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Brexit will exacerbate UK regional inequality

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UNITED KINGDOM

Prosperous regions will be most affected by Brexit but will also recover faster, similarly to after the 2008-09 crisis

Geoeconomic fragmentation will reduce long-term growth

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INT

Several studies estimate the global cost of geoeconomic confrontation, which is newly in the top three WEF global risks

Africa’s Belt and Road will follow beaten path

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AFRICA-CHINA

Despite the rhetoric, China is not offering Africa a new development model, but its engagement remains unique

Regional governor dismissals centralise Russian power

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RUSSIA

The Kremlin faces a constant tension between controlling its 85 regional leaders and allowing them to govern

Redistribution is key to the future of the workforce

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INT

Technology will raise productivity and living standards; redeployment rather than fear of unemployment must guide policy

Governments step up social media capabilities

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INT

The use of social media to influence public opinion is increasing in autocracies and democracies alike

Social cohesion is vital to promote long-run growth

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INT

Strong social and human capital can offset costs such as technologically stranded workers

Greece will struggle to reverse ‘brain drain’

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GREECE

Net emigration of Greek nationals is slowing, but weak economic fundamentals are pushing out others, too

Peace failings to prolong conflict in rural Colombia

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COLOMBIA

Four years on from the signing of the FARC peace agreement, implementation is lagging and violence remains commonplace