... This analysis of the top emerging risks in the first half of 2026 reveals four primary trends: continued dominance of AI risks, persistent geopolitical fragmentation, AI’s disruption of talent and a renewed concern over dependency and concentration risks. Insights at a Glance Issue Context Impact Brief ...
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