I seem to have turned some friends onto commercial intelligence services inadvertently. However, there is a huge breadth of (potentially better) resources open to anyone and everyone. Some tools and tutorials, a decent blog, and a loud mailing list that should all be seriously considered. Then your own bookmarks, RSS, etc. will eventually be your mainstay. Cheers, -Ali
While the future is still fresh on my mind (*chuckle*) I thought I’d point you at The Economist Intelligence Unit report celebrating their 60th anniversary and predicting some of the next sixty years.
“By 2066, the US will have relinquished its hyper-power status. Although it will continue to have the most bombs and rockets, and cutting-edge military technology, it won't dare to act without the nod from a now very wealthy China and India. Indeed, as the US population gets older and its dominance wanes, it may become more inward-looking, and less willing to take on foreign military responsibilities in a multi-polar world.”
Nothing new there but don’t let that dissuade you from reading the whole report which includes a glimpse of 2026.
If in-depth analysis and geopolitical perspective is your bag make sure to check out EIU, Stratfor, Intelligence Online, and Oxan. Not exactly inexpensive but given the crowd I know that frequent my ramblings I’m sure you’ll find a way. Cheers, -Ali
