What is the state of the world in this first month of the new year and where are things going? This global review of January 2023 looks at the key events and indicators across the globe this month. This special podcast will release monthly throughout 2023 as we seek to track the chaos with our monthly global review reports.

See the links below for sources and notes referenced in this podcast episode.

Global Review January 2023 – A New Normal

Weird Weather

Economic Threats

Growing Social Tensions

Collapsing Systems 

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JB Shreve is the author of "How the World Ends: Understanding the Growing Chaos." He has been the host of the End of History podcast since 2012. He has degrees in International Relations and Middle East Studies. His other books include the Intelligence Brief Series. Regular posts and updates from JB Shreve are available at www.theendofhistory.net