[extropy-chat] US Intelligence Report Sees Sharp Rise in Asian Influence

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A new forecast compiled by U.S. intelligence experts foresees China
and India spearheading an expansion of Asian political and economic
influence throughout the world. It also sees many Arab countries at a
crossroads as globalization spreads.
The report, labeled "Mapping the Global Future," lays out a world 15
years from now in which the United States remains the dominant power,
but faces increased competition from growing economic power in Asia
and challenges from political Islam.
The long-range forecast was issued by the National Intelligence
Council, or N.I.C., a kind of research organization for the head of
the Central Intelligence Agency. The Council regularly compiles
reports reflecting the collective views of U.S. intelligence agencies.
Officials say the views of more than one thousand political, economic,
and social experts around the world were solicited for the new report.
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