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Nobel Laureate Mohan Munasinghe warns globe is closer to 'nuclear World War 3' amid energy, economic crisis

Nobel Laureate Mohan Munasinghe says rising geopolitical tensions, surging military expenditure and weak global leadership are increasing risks to the world economy, while climate inaction and supply chain disruptions threaten food and energy security.

By CNBC TV18Published 21 May, 06:55 pmUpdated 21 May, 06:55 pm3 min read
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Nobel Laureate Mohan Munasinghe says rising geopolitical tensions, surging military expenditure and weak global leadership are increasing risks to the world economy, while climate inaction and supply chain disruptions threaten food and energy security.

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