The world is entering a volatile and unstable new phase. Scientists are increasingly confident that the COVID-19 pandemic threat will persist, possibly for years. The global economy is headed for an economic nose dive that could rival, even exceed, the Great Depression. With supply chains fragmenting, food supplies coming under strain, and prices rising, the lights are flashing red.
Not only will this translate into rising unemployment and food insecurity, but it could quickly escalate into political unrest, violence, and conflict.
Not only will this translate into rising unemployment and food insecurity, but it could quickly escalate into political unrest, violence, and conflict.