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2015 saw the world come together to tackle some of its most pressing challenges through landmark international agreements.

For businesses, 2015 was a year of maturing digital strategies.

: In July, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft completed its historic flyby of Pluto, sending back the first high-resolution images of the "dwarf planet" and its moons, captivating the world's imagination. Social and Cultural Milestones

: In June 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges , making same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states—a landmark victory for civil rights.

In the world of technology, 2015 marked a definitive "point of no return" for the internet. For the first time, Google reported that more search queries were coming from mobile devices than from desktop computers.

: Formally known as the JCPOA, this agreement sought to limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for lifting economic sanctions, representing a high-water mark for international diplomacy.

: In December, nearly every nation on Earth signed the Paris Agreement , a historic climate accord aimed at limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius.

: The launch of the Apple Watch in April 2015 catalyzed the wearable technology market, turning health tracking and wrist-based notifications into a mainstream phenomenon. Global Diplomacy and Science