Global view:
Based on the older xcom games, this view is where all of the management is handled. From recruiting to research, deployment to defence, everything is accessible from this screen.
The primary focal point is a 3D sphere representing Earth. It does not rotate on its own but it does have a rotational shadow to indicate day and night. The user can manually rotate the globe by holding the right button down and moving the mouse.
On the globe, areas of interest are indicated by a thin red line that reaches out from the surface. When the user rolls over the square icon on the surface, an information panel will popup to give whatever information is known about that current event.
On clicking the areas of interest, options will be presented that tie in with whatever event is occurring.