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Political meddling in monetary policy raises risks
Economic outcomes risk suffering collateral damage from the battle between politicians and ‘independent’ central banks
InternationalWorld hunger is likely to rise as 2030 UN target nears
The world is far from meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goal to ‘end hunger’ by 2030
InternationalSatellite internet could have global impact
Several private sector firms are promoting new broadband 'mega-constellations' that could narrow the digital divide
InternationalUS/EU household debt will be less contagious than 2007
Deleveraging and years of ultra-low rates have cut the chance of contagion but sector- and country-specific risks linger
InternationalNations will struggle to meet net zero emissions goals
More countries will aim to reduce their carbon emissions to net zero as worries rise about the impacts of climate change
InternationalIR theorists misrepresent Thucydides
Thucydides himself did not invent the ‘trap’ named after him nor did he advocate ruthlessness in interstate relations
InternationalEventual US rate rises may force budget spending cuts
Lower rates for longer means that eventual rate rises and costlier debt payments may shock vulnerable debt holders
United StatesFast fashion faces rising sustainability pressure
Growing concern about climate change has cast a spotlight on the sustainability reforms in the fast fashion industry
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