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WHAT'S NEXT?: Traditional slow, hierarchical leadership models are breaking down to be replaced by more agile systems of decision-making. Consequently, populist leaders are threatening to replace many career politicians while leaders in general are dealing with unprecedented, complex levels and speed of change requiring instant insights and decision-making. Many leaders (middle management) will be lost to automation in the coming years while Millennials will increasingly occupy leadership roles..

• [New] In the decade ahead, India's demographic advantage and consumption-driven model could propel it into the ranks of global economic leadership - a rising counterweight in an era defined by great-power competition. CEOWORLD Magazine
• [New] As mid-income nations embrace digital transformation and demographic vitality, the next decade could witness a quiet revolution in global leadership. CEOWORLD Magazine
• [New] In a world shaped by hybrid threats, cyber warfare, and rapid technological advances, the ability to wield smart power is not just essential for global leadership but also for national resilience. The Yale Review of International Studies
• [New] BYD's leadership in lithium mining is not just about supply - but about setting sustainability standards that will serve as a model across the global mining industry. Farmonaut
• [New] As of 2026, seven core innovations define Carlin's leadership: fully automated haulage and drills, AI-driven ore modeling, drone / geophysical mapping, renewable energy integration, closed-loop water systems, predictive AI maintenance, and proactive land reclamation. Farmonaut
• [New] LVMH will draw on its powerful brands and the talent of its teams to reinforce its global leadership position in luxury goods once again in 2025. Fashion & Lifestyle digital magazine that covers many t
• [New] By concentrating resources on building world-leading capabilities in AI, green energy, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing, the CCP hopes to project a new kind of performance: one measured by technological strength, productivity quality, and global leadership in strategic industries. The Diplomat
• [New] As the subject matter leader, Canada could act as a neutral middle-power, and take a leadership role on the international stage, including leading negotiations on limits to research and deployment. Global Shield's Newsletter
• [New] Mexico strengthened its leadership as an advanced manufacturing platform by presenting regional opportunities to institutions and companies from Germany, France, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. Riviera Maya News
• [New] To the United States, a hostile China gaining regional leadership and dominance would represent an existential threat comparable to the threat posed by Imperial Japan in the dark days after the attack on Pearl Harbour. The Diplomat
• [New] The future of global trade will depend not only on corporate innovation but also on ethical leadership, equitable wealth distribution, and environmental stewardship. TradingView
• [New] Reducing emissions by 7-10% by 2035 from peak levels falls short of what the world needs, yet it anchors the world's largest emitter on a path where clean-tech defines economic leadership. Live Science
• [New] Amid twin, allied threats from Russia and an ascendant China, Alaska is again becoming a priority for U.S. military leadership. Alaska Beacon
• [New] U.S. leadership in the space and cybertechnology fields could be reinforced through cooperation with Europe. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• With new leadership could come new trade priorities: tighter labour rules, environmental standards, or renewed focus on semiconductor production and nearshoring to Mexico. Medium
• Long-term (2026-2030 and beyond), Intel's vision is to solidify its leadership by introducing nodes beyond 18 A, such as 14 A by 2027, and to become the world's second-largest foundry by 2030. FinancialContent
• As China continues to host international forums on gender inclusion, all eyes will be on whether Xi's government translates words into action by promoting women into its next leadership cycle. Modern Diplomacy
• Should Hamas resist, it would face pressure from Turkey and Qatar to expel its leadership from Doha and Istanbul - a setback from which the organization might struggle to recover. Medium
• The ultimate long-term impact will be a more resilient but potentially less efficient and more costly global semiconductor supply chain, characterized by regionalized production and intensified competition for technological leadership. FinancialContent
• While commercial 6G deployment is still some years away (early 2030s), the strategic importance of 6G for technological, economic, and geopolitical power means that countries and coalitions are actively pursuing leadership. FinancialContent
• The coalition of the willing, working under Franco-British leadership on security guarantees for Ukraine, could serve as the nucleus of Europe's rearmament drive. The Guardian
• Space Race: Engaging with established space powers for collaboration could be complicated by competition for leadership in space technology, particularly with countries like the US, Russia, and China. Drishti IAS

Last updated: 26 October 2025