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ICBC cyberattack will affect finance and diplomacy
China's largest bank was hit by a massive ransomware attack earlier this month; it has yet to recover fully
InternationalProspects for climate diplomacy in 2024
With next year looking set to be the hottest on record, world leaders continue to drag their feet on climate change
InternationalProspects for the oil market in 2024
A wide divergence in demand forecasts casts uncertainty over oil markets in 2024
InternationalProspects for world trade and supply chains in 2024
Supply chain conditions have normalised but world trade flows will remain weak into 2024
InternationalHigher oil prices are not benefiting African exporters
African oil exporters have not raised output in recent years and face high rates and difficulties stimulating investment
InternationalGaza war and GenAI test anti-disinformation efforts
Disinformation, including AI-generated content, is thoroughly testing legislators and social media
InternationalProspects for cybersecurity in 2024
Cybersecurity challenges are set to rise next year due to technological disruptions as well as new mitigation policies
InternationalChinese controls will raise graphite prices
The weaponisation of graphite threatens the markets for anode materials and technologies
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