The world ahead according to the cover of The Economist 2026
At first glance, we see a ship carrying containers, but also cannons, a sign of the ongoing trade war, in a year when the US celebrates 250 years of independence. A year in which the desire for freedom (there is a raised fist with handcuffs) of young people (there is a video game controller connected to a red brain, symbolizing the manipulation of Generation Z) in the US
Trump and Xi cannot fail to be embroiled in a duel for control of the global economy. Tanks and rockets eager to be fired. In fact, everything seems to be moving: a glass spills, ice melts, robots and drones, robot dogs, surveillance, satellites everywhere.
The syringes reappear, as does Zelensky, who seems to be sinking as a Persian ship approaches.
Trump and Xi cannot fail to be embroiled in a duel for control of the global economy. Tanks and rockets eager to be fired. In fact, everything seems to be moving: a glass spills, ice melts, robots and drones, robot dogs, surveillance, satellites everywhere.
The syringes reappear, as does Zelensky, who seems to be sinking as a Persian ship approaches.
