Over the past year, The World has brought you news and views from all over the globe. You've been with us as events of real international significance have unfolded. Now we'd like to hear what insights you have on where the world is headed - next year!
What specific events and issues do you see looming on the international horizon that will come to the fore in 2008?
Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor of the EconomistThe Economist's Daniel Franklin says US relations with Iran could thaw. The Beijing Olympics will put China "front and central" on the world stage. He says, Chinese athletes could even win the most gold medals for the first time ever. And he believes that the U.S. dollar will continue to fall.