War As a Convincing Narrative: Why We Focus on Some Conflicts and Not Others
Every year, the Economist publishes its ‘World Ahead’ issue, a magazine focusing on what the next 12 months may have in store for politics, economics and culture. This year’s edition features a piece on conflict, detailing both active disagreements that played out over the past year, as well as potential regional flashpoints.
Ellen Paterson
February 16, 2026