Global Surge in Border Barriers Cited by Scholars, Bill Gates Warns of Epidemic Risks

Global Surge in Border Barriers Cited by Scholars, Bill Gates Warns of Epidemic Risks The passage provides a scholarly overview of increased wall construction and a general warning from Bill Gates about disease risk. It lacks specific allegations, names of wrongdoing officials, financial transactions, or actionable investigative leads. The content is largely academic and already public, offering minimal novel or sensitive information. Key insights: Roy Hassner and Jason Wittenberg documented an acceleration of wall building post‑2000.; Examples include Spain’s multiple fences in Saharan territories and new barriers in Hungary, Kenya, Algeria, and India.; Bill Gates warned of a high likelihood of a major epidemic within 20 years, citing natural causes or bioterrorism.