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Video: Seven Most Significant World Events in 2022
December 16, 2022 1:48 pm (EST)
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It was a year marked by political tumult, spiking major-power tensions, economic challenges, a waning pandemic, and a war that echoed worldwide.
Take a look back at what James M. Lindsay, CFR’s director of studies, thought were the most significant events of 2022. For more, check out his blog post, “Ten Most Significant World Events in 2022,” only at CFR.org.
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