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	Dentons Flashpoint - September 19, 2022 September 19, 2022 US President Biden explicitly states the US will defend Taiwan if invaded by China. The US dollar is at a two-decade high. Hurricane Fiona left most of Puerto Rico without power, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides on the island. Analysis: Future of Business: Insurance Trends in a Changing World.
	Dentons Flashpoint - September 16, 2022 September 16, 2022 The World Bank warns of growing risks for a global recession. As the US announces more military assistance to Ukraine, Russia threatens escalation if long range missiles provided. Recent catastrophic floods will wipe out economic growth and cause acute food shortages in Pakistan, risking sovereign default. Analysis: Geopolitical Tensions Hamper Global Discussion on Cyber Norms.
	Dentons Flashpoint - September 14, 2022 September 14, 2022 The European Commission unveils proposals to curb energy prices and support households. At least 17 million people in Europe experienced long Covid during the first two years of the pandemic, per WHO modeling. Border fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan spilled into a third day, risking a wider confrontation. Analysis: Sweden Takes a Step to the Right; Will Italy be Next?
	Dentons Flashpoint - September 12, 2022 September 12, 2022 Ukrainian forces broke the Russian front line, making significant advances and potential breakthrough in the six-month war. China ends cooperation with the UN human rights office following report on alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang. Sweden's right bloc has the narrowest of leads with around 90 percent of votes counted. Analysis: Future of Cities: Aging Infrastructure: Risks and Challenges.
	Dentons Flashpoint - September 9, 2022 September 9, 2022 The European Central Bank raised interest rates to 0.75 percent, the largest increase since the early days of the currency union. The US pledges $2 billion in fresh security aid to Ukraine as the latter makes gains in the counteroffensive against occupying Russian troops. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, dies, as the UK’s new government faces steep economic headwinds. Analysis: Organizations Must Beware of Prolific USB-Based Malware “Raspberry Robin”.
	Dentons Flashpoint - September 7, 2022 September 7, 2022 Russian President Putin threatens UN-brokered grain export deal through the Black Sea. Oil prices fall to pre-Russian invasion of Ukraine levels, amid concerns of economic downturn. Liz Truss takes the helm as UK Prime Minister, vowing immediate action to relieve economic crisis. Analysis: Future of Work: Return to Office Push, Again.
	Dentons Flashpoint - September 2, 2022 September 2, 2022 Argentina’s Vice President survives an assassination attempt. The UN food agency's world price index fell for a fifth month in a row in August. Insured losses from floods doubled to $80 billion globally during 2011-2020 compared to the previous decade. Analysis: The Impact of Latin American Resource Nationalism on EV Battery Mineral Extraction.
	Dentons Flashpoint - September 1, 2022 September 1, 2022 Shelling at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant complex delays visit of UN nuclear experts to the Ukrainian facility. Eurozone inflation rose to a record 9.1 percent in the year to August. Clashes between rival Shi’ite groups in Iraq spread to the southern oil hub of Basra. Analysis: Dangers of Disinformation for the Private Sector.
	Dentons Flashpoint - August 30, 2022 August 30, 2022 A third of Pakistan is under water from catastrophic flooding. The EU is preparing emergency measures to curb the price of electricity by separating it from the soaring cost of gas. Violence rocks Iraq with “resignation from politics” of Iraqi Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr. Analysis: The Future of Cities: Smart Developments Across the World.
	Dentons Flashpoint - August 29, 2022 August 29, 2022 An IAEA team is headed to the Russian-controlled Ukrainian nuclear power plant to safeguard the facility. Central Bankers warn of difficult tradeoffs in fight to stamp out inflation. Scientists have found a way to charge electric car batteries up to 90 percent in just 10 minutes. Analysis: Ukraine War Update: Military and Economic Transitions from Shocks to Resiliency.
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