Politics
Will a non-U.S. candidate win Time Magazine's Person of the Year in both 2027 and 2028?
A politics prediction on the shifting global influence reflected in Time’s selections.
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Analysis
Two Consecutive Non-U.S. Time POTY Winners?
This prediction asks whether both 2027 and 2028 will see Time Magazine choose non-U.S. individuals for its Person of the Year award. The award often mirrors global power shifts and political tensions.
Why It Could Happen
Global geopolitical dynamics are shifting toward multipolarity. China, India, the EU, and Middle Eastern powers increasingly shape world events. Climate-driven catastrophes or global breakthroughs in AI, energy, or diplomacy may elevate non-U.S. figures.
Why It Might Not
U.S. elections, technology breakthroughs, and domestic political turmoil often dominate the global news cycle and influence Time's choices significantly.
If global events shift outward, this prediction may hold—but the U.S. still commands media gravity.