From cyber attacks to the easy spread of pandemics, the world seems to be aflame with the unintended consequences of globalization. Instead of looking to simple yet destructive solutions like protectionism, isolation and nationalism, leaders should strive to work together and to reform international institutions.
The forces of technological change and geopolitical decentralization are set to transform the world over the next five years. Here are the three biggest risks to watch.
We spend a significant amount of time looking at the year ahead at Eurasia Group. But given how quickly the world is changing — especially when the absence of global leadership means considerably more geopolitical conflict — I thought it would be useful to look further out on the horizon.
Here are the top three risks I see coming down the pike for the coming five years: