What to worry about: 6 top risks to watch for in 2020

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Posted on AllSides January 1, 2020

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2019 brought no great surprises or “black swans.” But the fragile world order did move further down the path of unraveling. What to worry about in 2020? Some nasty disruptions may lie ahead. Here’s the top of my list of things to watch out for in 2020:

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