Unfortunately, the world seems likely to experience more issues than peaceful moments in 2024. Think about on the events of 2023, we witnessed mounting tensions and geopolitical shifts. April saw India surpassing China as the most populous country globally, while labor strikes disrupted both the entertainment and automotive industries in the United States during May, July, and September. Additionally, the first week of July was recorded as the hottest week on record worldwide, occurred by devastating wildfires in Canada, a historic drought in Brazil's Amazon jungle, and Hurricane Dora's winds causing the deadliest fires in over a century in Maui, United States. 

Elections in 2024.

Upcoming in 2024, there are significant events in the world of politics. The United States is facing one of the most crucial presidential elections in recent history, while in Russia, President Vladimir V. Putin is expected to secure his fifth term with ease. In Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky may seek re-election, but the possibility of martial law could postpone the voting process. 

January, 2024.

In January, an interesting development will take place as the copyright for Disney's 1928 Mickey Mouse character, known for his mischievous behavior, expires. This opens up opportunities for legal and public relations battles between Disney and the internet.

February, 2024 - NATO military exercise.

Steadfast Defender, a NATO military exercise scheduled for the spring, could potentially signal a making conflict between Russia and the Western countries. Being the largest collective defense exercise since the Cold War, Steadfast Defender will involve military personnel, air combat missions, and naval drills among NATO member states and Sweden, which aspires to join NATO.

After leading Russia for over two decades, Vladimir V. Putin has announced his intention to run for a fifth term as either prime minister or president. Given the constitutional changes he implemented in 2020, this electoral race is expected to be a mere formality, with Mr. Putin effortlessly defeating his Kremlin-approved opposition candidates and get back the presidential office until 2036.

U.S., March 4: The trial of former President Donald J. Trump for election interference begins, coinciding with Super Tuesday. Several months later, in May, Mr. Trump will face trial for obstruction of justice. While it is unlikely that these proceedings will prevent him from taking the Republican presidential nomination, they might cast a shadow on his campaign due to the four criminal indictments against him. 

April 8: Prepare your eclipse glasses and witness a spectacular celestial event as the moon and the sun align, creating a breathtaking solar eclipse. As darkness envelops the Pacific Ocean, Mexico, parts of the United States, Canada, and the North Atlantic, it marks the last opportunity to experience a solar eclipse in the United States for over two decades. Join the festivities at the Total Eclipse of the Heart Festival in Arkansas or the Portal Eclipse Festival in Mexico. For those in the path of totality, NASA has developed the SunSketcher 2024 app, allowing observers to capture images from various angles and contribute to NASA's heliophysics research. 

In April-May, India, the world's most populous democracy, is conducting a general election to choose India's prime minister. The competition is between the current leader, Narendra Modi, who is a pro-Hindu nationalist and previously used the nameplate Bharat at an international summit to advance his nationalist goals, and a coalition of all 26 opposition parties known as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. The formation of this alliance represents a resistance to Mr. Modi's nationalist policies and advocates for India's multi-party democracy and secular principles. 

October - BRICS summit

In October, the BRICS summit takes place in Kazan, Russia. The Group of 7's rival, BRICS, will welcome six new members, including Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. This significant expansion after 13 years is seen by leaders as the emergence of a new world order, as said by Russian President Vladimir V. Putin. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi also highlighted that this expansion signifies the decline of the unilateral approach. 

The upcoming November presidential election in the United States is predicted to be significantly different from the Biden-Trump showdown in 2020. It is projected to be the most expensive election in American history, with an anticipated expenditure of over $10 billion on political ads, according to AdImpact, a tracking company. The use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in political ads has become a growing concern, specifically regarding the creation of deepfake videos and the spread of disinformation.

While the Federal Election Commission has yet to establish regulations on A.I. in campaign ads, certain technology companies like Google have already implemented policies, requiring all political advertisements to disclose the use of A.I. in their content.