Envisioning the Future, Portugal and the World from a Strategic Perspective
Nº156 MAY 2026
Permacrisis: this feeling of chronic uncertainty is no longer a brief interlude in history and has become commonplace. At a time when complexity is the only constant, the ability to anticipate scenarios has ceased to be a luxury and is now a vital part of governance.
This essay presents the strategic perspective, a practical field that analyses how governments and institutions can go from simply managing crises to a true culture of preparedness. It guides us through a global ecosystem of forward-thinking – from the resilience of Finland to the pragmatism of Singapore. It also shows that Portugal must exercise its “intellectual muscle” in order to transform weak signals as to “where”, “how” and “what” people think about the future into robust decisions and action plans that stand the test of time.
Permacrisis: this feeling of chronic uncertainty is no longer a brief interlude in history and has become commonplace. At a time when complexity is the only constant, the ability to anticipate scenarios has ceased to be a luxury and is now a vital part of governance.
This essay presents the strategic perspective, a practical field that analyses how governments and institutions can go from simply managing crises to a true culture of preparedness. It guides us through a global ecosystem of forward-thinking – from the resilience of Finland to the pragmatism of Singapore. It also shows that Portugal must exercise its “intellectual muscle” in order to transform weak signals as to “where”, “how” and “what” people think about the future into robust decisions and action plans that stand the test of time.
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8.5 × 130 × 200 mm
ISBN
978-989-9243-77-4
Book available only in Portuguese
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