Africa, Middle East at heightened risk of social unrest; Turkey’s inflation soars

In this episode of Moody’s Talks – Emerging Markets Decoded, Aurelien Mali and Kathrin Muehlbronner of the Sovereign team join host Shirin Mohammadi to discuss the sociopolitical ramifications of the Russia-Ukraine crisis for the Middle East and Africa by drawing lessons from a similar global food and energy price shock in 2008. Plus, they discuss how the conflict is exacerbating an already precarious situation in Turkey.

Related content on Moodys.com (some content only available to registered users or subscribers): 

• Sovereigns – Middle East & Africa: Global food and energy price shock raises risk of political and social unrest fueled by rising inflation
• Government of Turkey: FAQ on Turkey's vulnerability to Russia-Ukraine conflict
• Banks, securities firms, finance companies – Global: Ripple effects from Ukraine crisis are creating harsher business conditions

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