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The euro sinks to a two-decade low versus the dollar. A hacker claims theft of personal information of one billion Chinese citizens from the Shanghai police files. The US offers rewards for information that leads to the seizure of illegal weapons or narcotics in Middle East waterways. Analysis: Emerging and Existing Hotspots: Food and Fuel Crisis Prompting Unrest Worldwide.

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Analysis: Emerging and Existing Hotspots: Food and Fuel Crisis Prompting Unrest Worldwide

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, and subsequent roadblocks to Russian and Ukraine food and fuel exports, has spiked global commodity prices and worsened the already-dire economic situations of lower-income countries throughout the world. Rapidly rising costs of living have battered poorer populations, fueling anti-government sentiment and fomenting unrest on every continent. Current events in Ecuador, Sri Lanka, Sudan, and Egypt are stark examples of potential outcomes and risks of the current global economic crisis.

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