A Crystal Ball Visioning: Unfolding the Twenty-First Century interprets events of the past twelve years with style and ingenuity, describing contextual details and posing questions that reveal their significance. The book offers a captivating grasp of the big picture, with reflections and projections on the past, present, and future. A Crystal Ball Visioning combines heightened insight with uncommon foresight. Analytic, wise, and at turns whimsical and satirical, this book is written for those who fully live the experience of life and look to capture the moments of significance and enjoy the intelligent interpretations and contributions of capable minds. With a keen interest in how people advance in different cultures and political systems, the author reflects on how colliding economic and political interests shape the world with actions both visible and invisible. As a strategic thinker, Abdullah brings a truly diverse perspective and defines with much vision the context and the unforeseen when not much is visible or seen.