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Daily Global Risk Assessment

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As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds daily, survival requires the ability to apply intelligence to the sea of data that surrounds you, transforming it into a decisive map to guide your journey. With the outlook for our collective health, social and economic future and social and political institutions changing by the minute, Dentons is pleased to share the daily briefings of its intelligence analytics team with key clients and colleagues. Going beyond the news focus on immediate survival, our goal is to share critical insights from some of the world’s best thinkers−not just lawyers but also pandemic specialists and security leaders−to deliver targeted analyses of sectors and geographical areas often missed in today’s headlines.

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Dentons Flashpoint - January 25, 2023

January 25, 2023

In a significant breakthrough in the war supply effort, US and Germany near diplomatic agreement to send battle tanks to Ukraine. Japan cut its view on the overall economy for the first time in 11 months in January, citing sagging exports. Strikes over pay at Germany’s BER airport in the capital Berlin shut down air traffic today. Analysis: State of the Virus: Annual Shots and Endemic COVID.

Dentons Flashpoint - January 23, 2023

January 23, 2023

Germany says it will not stand in the way of other NATO nations transferring Leopard tanks to Ukraine. China celebrates the Year of the Rabbit, pursuing opening plans despite mounting COVID-19 deaths. Brazil and Argentina are exploring a common currency, seeking to boost regional trade and reduce reliance on the US dollar. Analysis: The Future of Energy: Is the Russian Oil Cap Working?

Dentons Flashpoint - January 20, 2023

January 20, 2023

Ukraine’s allies consider providing battle tanks to aid Kyiv to go on the offensive against Russian occupying forces. Central bankers remain hawkish on interest rate hikes despite global signs of easing inflation. Climate scientists predict return of weather pattern El Niño, bringing a rise in average global temperatures. Analysis: Breaches of Password Managers Underscore Need for Unique Passwords.

Dentons Flashpoint - January 18, 2023

January 18, 2023

The IMF forecasts improvement in the global economy in the second half of the year and into 2024. Russia announces ambitious military reforms and expansion of conventional forces. A national strike disrupts train, air traffic and subway services in France. Analysis: The Future of Technology: Mainstreet in the Metaverse.

Dentons Flashpoint - January 13, 2023

January 13, 2023 Russian President Putin removed his top commander in Ukraine just three months after he was appointed. China’s exports suffered the sharpest decline in almost three years in December. Slowing of inflation in Europe and US eases pressure on central banks for sharp interest rate hikes. Analysis: A More Diverse Ransomware Landscape Lies Ahead in 2023.

Dentons Flashpoint - January 11, 2023

January 11, 2023

In Kyiv, German foreign minister pledges support for Ukraine’s bid to join the EU. The last eight years have been the warmest on record, per the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The World Bank cuts its growth forecast for the global economy this year amid risk of worldwide recession. Analysis: The Year Ahead for ESG Investing.

Dentons Flashpoint - January 9, 2023

January 9, 2023

China reopens its borders to the world. Former President Jair Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazilian government offices prompting accusations of coup-mongering. US, Mexican and Canadian leaders meet to address trade disagreements and immigration. Analysis: Top Risks to Business in 2023.

Dentons Flashpoint - January 6, 2023

January 6, 2023

Unilateral Orthodox Christmas truce ignored by Russian fighters in Ukraine. Western central banks are likely to continue rate hikes to tame inflation. Chinese researchers claim breakthrough in using quantum computers to break existing online encryption algorithms. Analysis: Wiper Malware Attacks to Threaten Private Sector More in 2023.

Dentons Flashpoint - December 23, 2022

December 23, 2022 The US commits to send a Patriot Missile battery to Ukraine, in calculated escalation. A gauge of future US economic activity fell for a ninth straight month in November, pointing to a likely US recession in 2023. China is expecting a peak in COVID-19 infections within a week. Analysis: Cyber Threats to Track in the New Year Ahead.

Dentons Flashpoint - December 21, 2022

December 21, 2022 Ukrainian President Zelensky travels to the US seeking added air defense capabilities. The US and WHO warn of global risks of COVID-19 surge in China. The World Bank cuts its China growth outlook for this year and next. Analysis: Key Takeaways from the US-Africa Summit.