What do you think is the likely future of the planet, given what you have learned about Third World countries?

What do you think is the likely future of the planet, given what you have learned about Third World countries? Bring in some of the relevant issues such as:

The role of women

Urban development

Military interventions

Economic development

Global Pollution

 

Can the planet support everyone living with American standards (electricity, clean water and sanitation, automobiles, consumer goods etc)?