Resilience, Peace and Security
These are the world's most fragile states
The Fragile States index ranks countries according to how unstable they are.
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Arts and Culture
Footballers vs CEOs: Who earns more?
Twelve footballers preparing to star at Euro 2016 in France also appear on Forbes’ latest list of the World’s 100 Best Paid Athletes. How do their earnings compare to top business figures?
Economic Growth
This is what Europeans really think of Brexit
While the debate over a potential ‘Brexit’ is raging within the UK, it has also raised questions in other European countries about their own relationships with the EU.
Geographies in Depth
India's population will soon be bigger than China's. And the economic implications are huge.
India’s rapidly growing population will soon overtake China’s to become the largest in the world, according to a United Nations report.
Food and Water
Watch the dramatic spread of agriculture across the world over the past 300 years
The map, produced by Radicalcartography.net shows the amount of land given over to agriculture around the world over the three centuries leading up to the year 2000.
Civil Society
Which is the world's fastest-growing major religion?
According to a study by the Pew Research Center, in fact, most of the world's major religious groups are expected to rise in absolute numbers by 2050.
Nature and Biodiversity
Which are the world's most environmentally friendly countries?
Yale’s annual Environmental Performance Index (EPI) reveals the world's most environmentally friendly countries.
Education and Skills
5 charts that explain the future of education
Children must learn social and emotional skills if they are to thrive in the workplace of the future, a new report says.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
This is what 500 years of globalization looks like
500 years ago international trade was nearly non-existent. So how did it become the globalized affair it is today?
Global Risks
Which are the world’s most polluted cities?
Air pollution has risen 8% globally, new WHO data shows. So which cities have the worst air quality?
Health and Healthcare Systems
These are the world's oldest and youngest countries
Youthful populations are perceived as an economic gift for countries, whilst ageing populations can be problematic.