The past year was marked by significant geopolitical shifts, including an India-Pakistan aerial war and a dent in India-US strategic ties, leading to a revival of India-Russia friendship. China demonstrated strength against the US and became a leader in renewable energy. Looking ahead to 2026, the US will host the G20 summit in Florida under Trump, while BRICS will meet in New Delhi. Other major global summits include G7 in France, ASEAN in the Philippines, APEC in Shenzhen, and COP 31 in Turkey.