1. Politics Trends

2. Question 1: What will exist in Ten years time that does not exist today?
Creation of blocks of countries that do not exist today.
Development of more movements of national identity.
Clash of civilizations.
Growth of democracy and democratic institutions in some parts of the world (Africa).
More visible militarism (sales of armaments).

3. 2 What exists today that will still exist in ten years time
Racism, ethnic conflict
Intolerance of difference
Immigration and refugees will increase
A division between “open” and “closed” world views.
The centre of decisions will continue to rest with the economy and not with (social) values.
Crisis of confidence in democracy .
Lack of credible political leaders
Ongoing growth of populism of left and right.

4. 3. What exists today that will no longer exist in 10 years time
The poles of political influence will shift: The “West” will have less power and influence. Asia will have increased influence and power.
The United Nations will continue in a different form.
Many jobs exist today that will not exist in ten years time, and that will have an influence on politics.
President Donald Trump – but not his convictions.
The unity of some currently existing countries will be challenged.
The influence of Catholicism in the Europe, United States, Australia and other countries.

5. 4 what do we need to find out more about

6. What will be the effect on young people in ten years time?
They will be less involved in formal politics, but more involved in single issue politics, ecology etc, campaigns, alternative movements, and will exercise their voice through social movements, social networking etc.