Report: Food/Energy Shortages Will Cause Social, Political

Report: Food and Energy Shortages Will Cause Social and Political Instability, Geopolitical Conflict

Mac Slavo- January 13th, 2011
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Hey, don’t take our word for it. The Switzerland based World Economic Forum Global Risks for 2011 (Sixth Edition) assessment makes it clear where we’re headed: http://riskreport.weforum.org/global-risks-2011.pdf

The world is in no position to face major, new shocks. The financial crisis has reduced global economic resilience, while increasing geopolitical tension and heightened social concerns suggest that both governments and societies are less able than ever to cope with global challenges. Yet, as this report shows, we face ever-greater concerns regarding global risks, the prospect of rapid contagion through increasingly connected systems and the threat of disastrous impacts.

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