Coordinated actions needed to deal with global challenges

A divided world begins this New Year unsure of coping with the challenges of war, higher military expenditure, slowing economic growth, climate change, Covid-19, and protectionism. Consequently, the uncertainties have grown.
 

Despite talks of peace negotiations, few see a quick end to the war in Ukraine. The United States and its allies are committed to supporting Ukraine, despite serious hardships, especially in Europe. Russia draws its financial support from China, India, and some other countries to keep the war going. Ukraine expects a major Russian military offensive in the next couple of months. Meanwhile, Russia keeps raining missiles on civilian