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Some forms of social distancing may persist for years

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INT

A growing body of research shows that only 5% of Western populations have had COVID-19

Bank regulations cannot prevent a crisis of confidence

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INT

Recent events show that higher rates and crashing confidence can push well-capitalised banks to crisis quickly

Western Europe’s COVID concerns should be short-lived

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WESTERN EUROPE

Data on the effectiveness of booster shots suggests Western Europe will not long be troubled by COVID-19

Under-investment leaves Latin America open to disaster

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LATAM

Natural phenomena threaten much of Latin America, and the damage they cause will depend as much on money as on nature

Gender gaps create new costs for corporates

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INT

Corporates are under pressure to improve gender parity but progress is slow

Arab states will struggle to reduce youth unemployment

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MIDDLE EAST

State dominance and high birth rates undermine regional states' ability to create enough jobs for the young

Uneven vaccine roll-outs will widen recovery gaps

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INT

Budgetary, logistical and political constraints will shape what economic recovery path individual countries can adopt

Lebanon could soon reach a breaking point

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LEBANON

The resignation of the prime minister-designate cuts off the last open route to restructuring and financial assistance

Security fears will strengthen Arab authoritarianism

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MIDDLE EAST

Young Arabs now see 'Islamic State', not reform, as the region's greatest challenge