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Italy’s election will focus on immigration and economy

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ITALY

Twitter analysis suggests that domestic issues are key concerns, whereas the EU is less salient

The looming pensions crisis requires policy attention

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INT

Straining pension systems, 25% of people in high-income nations will be aged 65 or more by 2040, twice the share in 2000

Heatwaves will become more common in Mexico

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MEXICO

Mexico experienced its third heatwave of the year this month; a fourth looks likely to begin within days

Omicron’s emergence may hurt African economies

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AFRICA

Omicron’s arrival has renewed fears of an extended crisis and prompted a reversion to self-interested pandemic politics

Land misuse will pose long-term security threats

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INTERNATIONAL

Food insecurity, natural disasters, poverty and population displacement could all worsen, exacerbating conflict risks

Legal reform lags as gender-based cyberviolence rises

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INT

Although international law recognises online gender-based abuse and violence, national-level reform is slow

Public-sector issuance aids ESG investment regulation

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INTERNATIONAL

Self-labelled AUM invested sustainably totalled USD18.4tn in 2021, 70% in Europe and 24% in the United States

Religious shifts may alter Arab politics and society

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MIDDLE EAST

Attitude surveys in the Middle East indicate a gradual decline in religious observance, mostly driven by young people

Foreign fighters could be decades-long global threat

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INT

Returning foreign fighters are often at the heart of jihadi recruitment and terror operations

Rising Sahel violence will become entrenched

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SAHEL

Insecurity is increasing and changing shape across Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso