Security News > 2024 > January > Geopolitical tensions combined with technology will drive new security risks

Against a backdrop of systemic shifts in global power dynamics, climate, technology and demographics, global risks are stretching the world's adaptative capacity to its limit.

Concerns over a persistent cost-of-living crisis and the intertwined risks of AI-driven misinformation and disinformation, and societal polarization dominated the risks outlook for 2024.

With several live conflicts under way, underlying geopolitical tensions and corroding societal resilience risk are creating conflict contagion.

Environmental risks continue to dominate the risks landscape over all timeframes.

Expert respondents disagreed on the urgency of risks posed - private sector respondents believe that most environmental risks will materialize over a longer timeframe than civil society or government, pointing to the growing risk of getting past a point of no return.

"The world is undergoing significant structural transformations with AI, climate change, geopolitical shifts and demographic transitions. 91% of risk experts surveyed express pessimism over the 10-year horizon. Known risks are intensifying and new risks are emerging - but they also provide opportunities. Collective and coordinated cross-border actions play their part, but localized strategies are critical for reducing the impact of global risks. The individual actions of citizens, countries and companies can move the needle on global risk reduction, contributing to a brighter, safer world," said John Scott, Head of Sustainability Risk, Zurich Insurance Group.

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