This book deals with predictions about vital global developments over the next few critical decades. And what makes this book a special contribution is the fact that the forecasts here are based on detailed historical researches and factual evidence. The book foretells key events with 58 predictions of dramatic political, economic and social changes that may occur, in all probability, between now and the year 2012. The book helps us to see beyond the crisis of the moment to understand global change strategically.