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Online disinformation campaigns will proliferate

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As polls approach in regions such as Europe, Canada and Australia, disinformation has become a major worry.

US foreign policy uncertainty abounds

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The realities of office will quickly force President-elect Donald Trump to abandon the vagueness of the campaign trail

Risks and opportunities 2021: COVID-19

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Vaccination campaigns are at the heart of most countries’ strategies to exit pandemic lockdowns and restrictions

Governments step up social media capabilities

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

Multiple COVID-19 vaccines will aid distribution

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Early vaccines may not be easily scalable, but later ones could be produced faster

Ambiguous norms encourage more daring cyberattacks

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The harmful effects of cyberattacks may increase as states test the boundaries of accepted norms in cyberspace

COVID-19 vaccine uptake will vary by country

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With vaccine roll-outs underway, take-up will be crucial in controlling the pandemic

Global house prices have firm but fragile momentum

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Advanced markets’ average real house prices are almost back to the pre-2008/09 crisis peak; emerging markets’ are ahead

Emerging markets growing old faster than growing rich

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Emerging markets are ageing at lower incomes than advanced markets, a policy challenge that will influence GDP prospects

Risks and opportunities 2019 - Upcoming elections

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Election doubts across the world will raise uncertainties in 2019