Predictions Increasing regulation of cryptocurrencies will raise legal and reputational risks for domestic and foreign firms in energy, finance and technology sectors Shift in cryptocurrency activities will increase power demand

The widespread use of ransomware by cybercriminals to make vast sums of money is leading to insurance companies considering whether covering ransomware payouts as part of cyber insurance makes economic

Predictions Deep economic and social problems in second city of Cali mean area will continue to experience high level of protests, violence and unrest Local protest movement has only weak

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Predictions Further arrests of officials and businesspeople are likely in coming months as government looks to highlight commitment to fighting graft Government will aim to boost transparency as part of

Predictions Biden’s support for COVID-19 vaccine IP waiver will not trigger swift global agreement given need for consensus at World Trade Organization Opposition by key countries including Germany will lead

Predictions Reports of high-level Saudi-Iran talks are credible but prospects of major diplomatic breakthrough will remain limited Further talks will likely remain undisclosed, with Iran’s support for Houthi ambitions likely

Predictions Major delays at global ports as a result of pandemic’s disruption of supply chains will persist over coming months Inflexibility in availability of shipping containers and docking space to