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Global Outlook
Seerist's monthly geopolitical risk outlook: forward-looking briefings on the developments and trends to watch worldwide, produced with our strategic partner Control Risks.
Latest edition: July 2026 Global Outlook
The key developments and trends to watch globally over the coming month. Read the July 2026 Global Outlook
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About this series
Published every month since 2024, the Global Outlook distills the geopolitical, security, and operational developments most likely to shape the month ahead. Each edition is produced with Control Risks and grounded in verified, analyst-backed intelligence.
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Recent editions
The most recent Global Outlooks, fresh examples of what each month delivers.
May 2026
Global Outlook May 2026
Key global developments to watch, including the US, Israel, and Iran ceasefire and the ongoing situation at the Strait of Hormuz.
Read the outlook →April 2026
Global Outlook April 2026
The month's key geopolitical developments, including the ongoing conflict involving Iran and its impact on regional tensions.
Read the outlook →March 2026
March 2026 Global Outlook
Four global outlooks highlighting the key geopolitical developments and emerging risks to monitor throughout the month.
Read the outlook →Behind the reporting
How Seerist powers Global Outlook reporting
A monthly geopolitical risk outlook is only as useful as the intelligence behind it. Anyone can summarize the headlines; the value is in knowing which developments are verified, which are noise, and what they mean for the weeks ahead. Seerist combines continuously verified events, on the ground expert analysis from our strategic partner Control Risks, and AI synthesis to produce a forward-looking picture of the month, not a backward-looking recap.
That same capability is in your hands on the Seerist platform. Using Discover AI and AskAnna, your team can generate a forward-looking outlook for its own footprint, the specific countries, assets, and threats you care about, whenever a planning cycle, board meeting, or emerging situation calls for one. It is how intelligence and enterprise risk teams turn a monthly briefing into an on-demand capability.
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Verified events, not noise
Every development that informs the outlook is corroborated by an analyst before it counts, through Verified AI, so your view of the month ahead is built on confirmed signal rather than unverified chatter.
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Forward-looking by design
Scenario triggers and expert assessment turn what is happening now into a view of what is likely next. Forward-looking analysis is the entire point of an outlook, and it is where most feeds fall short.
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Global coverage, local depth
Worldwide monitoring is paired with bespoke local-language sourcing where it matters most, so emerging risks in your operating regions are caught early rather than after they escalate.
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Expert analysis built in
Our partnership with Control Risks pairs Seerist data with seasoned geopolitical analysts, the same combination of machine speed and human judgment you can apply to your own outlooks on the platform.
What is a Global Outlook report?
A forward-looking monthly briefing on the geopolitical, security, and operational developments most likely to shape the coming weeks. Unlike a news roundup, it focuses on what the verified signals mean and what to watch next.
How does Seerist produce its Global Outlook?
Each edition combines events continuously verified by our intelligence team, expert geopolitical analysis from our strategic partner Control Risks, and AI synthesis that distills the picture into a concise, decision-ready briefing.
Can my team build its own outlook with Seerist?
Yes. Using AskAnna and Discover AI on the platform, your team can generate a forward-looking geopolitical risk outlook tailored to your own regions, assets, and threats, on demand, rather than waiting for a scheduled report.
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