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Article written by Tom Ascott; read by Zachariah Postle

Conspiracy theories are a security challenge. As local news media deteriorate, tales crafted to incite fear and tarnish achievements flourish online.

Article written by Joseph Chamie; read by Zachariah Postle

Globalization ensures that the global threat of a severe influenza pandemic is inevitable. The world, while informed, is poorly prepared.

To sustain economic growth, central banks in advanced economies have steadily reduced interest rates, encouraging consumers to spend. Negative rates are harmful for pension funds and the retired who rely on interest income. US reliance on negative rates could destabilize the banking system, and new ways to spur economic activity are needed.

Article written by Will Hickey and read by Zacharia Postle.

Kazakhstan’s adjusts to transition after resignation of a president three decades in power and prepares for an election in 2020. Worries emerge about great power rivalry in Central Asia. Diversifying the economy and foreign ties could give Kazakhstan and its Central Asian neighbors more influence over how a changing global order plays out in the region.

Article written by Agnia Grigas and read by Zacharia Postle.

The UAE economy relies on inequality and migrant workers, 90 percent of the population, who come from elsewhere in Asia. The UAE fears the loss of Arab culture, but that battle has already been lost.

Article written by Riaz Hassan and read by Zacharia Postle.

Article by Joan Johnson-Freese
Read by Susan Froetschel

Too often, gender equality is designated as a low priority; inclusion of women in decision-making ensures economic and national security.