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South Asia faces threat from Islamic State

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SOUTH ASIA

The Sri Lanka attacks draw attention to the risk posed by militants apparently aligned with the Salafi-jihadist group

Iron fist may exacerbate Congo’s security challenges

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Armed violence in eastern Congo is rising, despite high-profile government efforts to curb insecurity

Beef exports pose wider risks in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

Beef production is a dynamic sector and revenue generator but brings environmental concerns

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

US, China on changed GDP growth trajectories

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INT

US GDP has outperformed pre-pandemic expectations, while China and other Asian giants have fallen short

Sahel-Sahara governance is key to migratory flows

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MENA

Corruption, ineffective institutions and economic neglect feed off and facilitate migration in a vicious circle

Ethiopia’s renewed conflict exposes wider fragilities

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ETHIOPIA

As renewed fighting in Tigray shatters hopes for a new peace process, the resurgence of other conflicts is also a risk

Inequality will grow as political concern in China

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CHINA

China is among the most unequal countries in the world

Ukraine war will plunge many Sahelians into crisis

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SAHEL

Sahelian countries are reeling from a combination of insecurity, erratic weather and the impacts of the Ukraine war

Pandemic deepens impact of global technological gaps

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INT

Although internet use is rising, serious access gaps persist across regions, gender and ethnic groups