20102016

2010–2016 refers to the period from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2016. It encompasses notable political, economic, technological, and cultural developments across the world, along with ongoing challenges and transformations of globalization.

The early years were shaped by post-crisis adjustment and the continuing effects of the Arab Spring, with protests, reforms, and governance changes in several countries between 2010 and 2012. The European debt crisis persisted through the mid‑decade, affecting policy decisions in many Eurozone states. In 2014 Russia annexed Crimea, raising tensions in Europe, and the 2015–2016 migrant crisis influenced politics and social policy across Europe. In 2016 the United Kingdom voted in favor of Brexit, and the United States elected a new president.

Technology and science advanced rapidly during this period. Smartphones and internet access became increasingly ubiquitous, while cloud computing and digital platforms reshaped business and daily life. In science, the period featured major milestones such as the confirmation of the Higgs boson in 2012 and the first direct detection of gravitational waves in 2015. The CRISPR-Cas9 genome-editing tool emerged around 2012–2013, accelerating research in biology. Space exploration continued with missions like NASA's Juno reaching Jupiter in 2016.

Culturally, the era saw shifts driven by social media, streaming services, and globalization, affecting how people consume information, entertainment, and news.