type: politics

1. **August 2026: Solar Accord Crisis**
A solar storm hits, messing up satellites. SpaceX and NASA lead the Solar Accord talk. The fight over protecting satellites gets heated, but they agree on preparing for space weather. New treaties make countries rethink relying on space tech.

2. **November 2027: Eco-Militias Rise**
Eco-Militias start in France, spreading across Europe. They push for environmental action by using non-violent tactics on big companies and governments. Politicians finally take green policies seriously, leading to tougher global environmental rules.

3. **July 2028: Blockchain Democracy in Iceland**
Iceland uses blockchain for national voting. It’s transparent and real-time. Other countries start eyeing this tech for their own elections. The world debates digital democracy and how citizens engage in governance.

4. **March 2029: Singapore’s AI Defense**
Singapore goes high-tech with AI drones and cybersecurity for defense. It changes how countries do security, sparking debates on regulating AI weapons. The UN weighs in on making world rules for AI in military strategies.

5. **December 2030: Virtual UN Assembly**
For budget and access, the UN goes online for its meetings. More people join in, making diplomacy more inclusive. This success inspires other nations to update their policy-making to fit the digital age.

6. **May 2031: Rise of Autonomous Regions**
Catalonia becomes autonomous in the EU, inspiring regions like Scotland and Quebec to do the same. They focus on local control and direct democracy, shaking up traditional nation roles and opening new possibilities.