The phrase "what will happen" generally refers to asking about future events or outcomes. It can be translated or interpreted in various languages and contexts as "se passer," "arriver," or "se produire" in French, or "was passieren wird" in German

. Regarding specific predictions or what might happen in the near future, several key themes emerge from recent analyses and expert views:

• Geopolitical and global events in 2023 : The war in Ukraine is expected to continue at a lower intensity without a decisive military or diplomatic victory. Tensions over Taiwan are unlikely to escalate into war soon due to China's current internal challenges. Japan is emerging as a more significant geopolitical player with increased defense spending and closer US alignment. North Korea is expected to continue nuclear and missile tests. Transatlantic relations may face strains over economic and defense issues. The global economy might grow slower than expected due to various factors including China's COVID-19 management and US monetary policy. Climate change negotiations (COP28) may disappoint, with worsening global warming effects. Israel-Palestinian relations could become more violent, and India may continue its complex geopolitical stance. Iran faces internal unrest and nuclear program challenges, posing significant uncertainty

• Future technological and societal changes : Experts like Elon Musk predict major advances such as electric transport becoming dominant within a decade, human brain-computer interfaces enabling cyborg-like integration, and Mars colonization possibly beginning around 2025. AI and robotics may pose risks and opportunities, with concerns about autonomous "killer robots" and rapid AI learning capabilities

• Climate change impacts : Abrupt climate change, while dramatized in films like The Day After Tomorrow , is scientifically considered a slower process over decades but still poses serious risks. Current climate impacts include more frequent heat waves, droughts, wildfires, heavy precipitation, Arctic ice loss, and stronger tropical storms. These changes threaten ecosystems, infrastructure, and human health and may trigger tipping points leading to rapid environmental shifts

In summary, "what will happen" encompasses a wide range of possibilities from geopolitical shifts, technological breakthroughs, to environmental challenges. While exact outcomes are uncertain and predictions difficult, current trends suggest continued global instability, rapid technological evolution, and escalating climate impacts in the near future