World Events 20 Questions

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1. As of 2026, which country has the world’s largest population, and what major demographic trend is it facing?

2. The idea that “China’s economy is about to collapse” has been widely repeated for years. What are the strongest arguments for and against this claim?

3. Which war or conflict has caused the largest number of displaced people globally in recent years, and where is it happening?

4. True or false: “The world is using more fossil fuels than ever before, so renewable energy growth has had basically no impact.” Explain.

5. What is the main purpose of BRICS, and what is a common misunderstanding about what BRICS actually is?

6. Many people say “Africa is the poorest continent.” What is misleading about this statement?

7. What is the current status of the Russia–Ukraine war compared with the first year of the invasion? (Think battlefield, diplomacy, and global impact.)

8. True or false: “The United States is the only country that has ever defaulted on its government debt.” Explain.

9. Why has Taiwan become one of the most strategically important places in the world?

10. What is the biggest misconception about inflation that many people have?

11. Which country has recently been one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, and what factors explain its growth?

12. True or false: “Electric cars are always better for the climate than gasoline cars.” Explain the nuance.

13. What is the difference between the European Union, NATO, and the United Nations? (Many people mix these up.)

14. The phrase “the West is declining” is often used in geopolitical discussions. What evidence supports this view, and what evidence challenges it?

15. What is the current situation with global birth rates and population growth? (Is the world population still exploding?)

16. Which region has become central to global supply-chain diversification (“China + 1”), and why?

17. True or false: “Most migrants worldwide are moving from poor countries to rich countries.” Explain.

18. What is the biggest reason generative AI has become a geopolitical and economic issue, beyond just being a new technology?

19. What is one major reason why many developing countries are frustrated with the current international financial system?

20. A common claim is: “Democracies almost never fight each other.” What is the theory behind this idea, and what are some criticisms or exceptions?