Due to the global increase in prices, economic shocks and war in Ukraine around the world, the risk of civil unrest has grown sharply. By the end of the year, public discontent is expected in 101 countries. This is stated in the Verisk Maplecroft report, writes Bloomberg.
According to the organization, now there is the biggest risk of riots since 2016. The index was obtained from a number of polls that evaluate factors such as inflation, mechanisms for overcoming conflicts and the influence of riots.
“The potential of the riots is growing in Europe, which is preparing for a long winter with interruptions in energy supply, as well as in a developing world, where jumps in the main food products caused concerns about the global food crisis,” the report said.
Experts noted that strikes and demonstrations may become more frequent in developed countries. “In developing markets, the worst scenarios may include riots, robberies and even attempts to overthrow the government, said the chief analyst Verisk Maplecroft Himen Blanco.
According to experts, tension can be reduced only due to the “significant decrease” of food prices and energy. The elimination of the consequences of drought and floods can also help.