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As 2026 dawns, the world’s geo-political scenario has never seen such complex and turmoil; facilitating a way that is pinned with multipolarities, alliances, fierce competition and disruption. The trade war has become a norm where policies dictate market competition more than the price itself. Today, there is a noteworthy term called NAVI World which signifies Non-linear, Accelerated, Volatile and Interconnected. If we look at the current geo-political situation, experts are comparing it with the instability that we witnessed back in the 1930s which ultimately led to the second World War.

Current affairs, right from Venezuelan President being sacked and detained in US, to tension rising between China and Taiwan to the full-fledged war between Russia and Ukraine, have taken the whole world by the strom. As the world fights for geographies and natural reserves, the world is on the brink of a major escalation towards global unrest.

And as we speak of geo-politics, without mentioning some of the political leaders who have been at the fore-front of today’s disruptive geo-politics would not justify the terminology. It is in this context that Global Leaders Insights brings to you our 2026’ first edition that focuses on ‘Top 10 Leaders in Geo-politics Realm - 2026.’ We will unveil how these individuals have been charting the way forward that can redefine the world as a whole.