India, Oct. 26 -- UNDP report highlights the need to address interconnected crises like climate change, cybercrime and economic inequality.

Conflicts in West Asia are driving up energy prices and disrupting food supply chains, while lasting effects of COVID-19 strain health systems and public finances.

Four 'development circuit breakers'-governance, digital integrity, economic security, and climate-health systems-can build resilience, prevent instability, and ensure lasting peace and well-being.

Investments in public health, disaster preparedness, digital safeguards and trusted institutions must become essential components of national security strategies as interconnected crises threaten people's safety and well-being across the Asia-P...