2024 is going to be a big year for politics globally with a lot of elections and big events that could change the world. Here are the top political events to watch and what they mean:

The US presidential election in November is a big one that could impact US foreign policy, trade and global security alliances depending on the outcome. If Trump wins it could mean a major shift in US positions on key issues like Ukraine and Russia and China.

India’s general election will be a big test for the country’s economic reforms and its stance on trade and defence, especially on China. The results will have big implications for the geopolitics in Asia.

The European Union is at a crossroads, with elections in several member states that will impact the EU’s internal cohesion and policies on immigration and fiscal policies. The rise of far right parties in some countries is a worrying trend that will undermine the EU.

All this is happening against the backdrop of global challenges – economic recovery, climate change and regional conflicts. The results will lead to new trade alignments, new market access and new security strategies, so national election results are connected to global geopolitics.

As the world watches, the implications will be big and long lasting.