Time for some #tfiglobal predictions. How the world will look at the start of 2021?

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1.Corona scare is more or less over, emotional scars and economic distress will take time to heal.

2.Donald Trump is back in the White House with an even bigger majority

3. US keeps up the pressure against China, China’s economy destabilises as a result of the US pressure and economic boycott by most of the world.

4. North Korea moves closer to US after Trump’s return

5. COVID Vaccine race is in full swing as Russia, China, the US, India, the UK and many other countries are now actively trying to make their vaccines reach the rest of the world. COVID vaccine now means tremendous soft power.

6. Turkey is still a part of NATO but it is now reeling under a set of sanctions by the US.

7. Iran faces the heat too as Trump returns to the White House

8. The limited winter war between India and China has resulted in a loss for the Middle Kingdom. India has reclaimed most of its lost territory, most importantly Aksai Chin

9. Indian economy registers a massive spike after the 20%+ decline in the GDP growth rate. PM Modi led BJP wins elections in the Indian states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal.

10. Tensions at the China-Japan and China-Russia border as both countries have become very assertive at their borders with China

11. Middle East is more or less calm after a setback for Turkey backed Azerbaijan. More Islamic countries are now actively participating with Israel despite its renewed annexation of the West Bank.