The 8 biggest global threats to watch in 2018
KCNA via Reuters
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guides a target-striking contest of the special operation forces of the Korean People's Army (KPA) to occupy islands in this undated picture provided by KCNA in Pyongyang on August 25, 2017.
Now, with 2017 coming to a close, many people are wondering what 2018's biggest global threats will be.
The Council on Foreign Relations recently released their list of the top global threats to watch in 2018 and it covers brewing crises around the world.
CFR asked experts to rank 30 ongoing or potential conflicts based on their likelihood of occurring or escalating in the next year. These experts identified eight "top-tier" risks, many of which involve the US.
President Donald Trump may have to handle some of these crises next year. See the biggest threats here:
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