It’s no secret the world is in a precarious position—arguably more so than in nearly a century. There are currently more than 100 active armed conflicts worldwide, and Western governments are battling slow growth and high inflation, causing them to turn inward.
The global South, including more developed economies like those of Argentina and South Africa, is battling its own economic and political troubles, reducing these countries’ ability to support less developed neighbors. This year, over half the world’s population is electing new governments, adding to a general sense of flux and change.
