As we look to the new year, let’s take a closer look at what’s coming to the world stage.

Geopolitical Futures — a for-profit, nonpartisan company that compiles analysis regarding worldwide events, politics, and economics — has released its annual forecast predicting a major reshuffling on the global stage in 2019.

So, what exactly is in store?

For some top line predictions, The Show was joined by Jacob Shapiro, director of analysis for the company.

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