Global Cooperation
This is how the internet influences government policy
Mobile technology has allowed for cheaper and quicker political outreach to the masses. But new research finds approval of governments declines as data coverage increases.
Global Cooperation
These are the countries that have made their climate commitments law
New Zealand is the fifth country to pass a law to curtail carbon emissions.
Nature and Biodiversity
Illegal fishing plagues the Pacific Ocean. Here's how to end it
Illegal fishing undermines economic development, national security, food security and human rights – and nowhere is this more starkly evident than in the Pacific.
Global Cooperation
Breathing new life into a rules-based system – a global strategy
We need a new vision geared towards meeting the challenges and opportunities in a changing world, argue Ash Jain and Matthew Kroenig in an Atlantic Council strategy paper
Fourth Industrial Revolution
The World Economic Forum's #GFC19 meeting explained in 5 questions
From what is a GFC to what they'll be talking about, here's everything you need to know about our meeting in the Middle East.
Geographies in Depth
Exploring the anti-globalization bias and the public policy it creates
The globalization debate is often tinged with nationalism, self-interest, and lack of economic understanding, resulting in misguided public policies. Redressing the negative bias in the d...
Sustainable Development
What if we get things right? Visions for 2030
Optimistic predictions for the future drawn from experts around the world.
Resilience, Peace and Security
We can halve most forms of violence by 2030. Here's how
Violence and conflict affect millions of people around the world. Here's how we can cut it by 50% in the next decade - saving hundreds of thousands of lives and trillions of dollars in th...
Global Cooperation
Why we need new laws to govern digital democracy
Democracy as we understand it does not apply in the digital world, writes Lydia Kostopoulos, of the Observer Research Foundation
Industries in Depth
If you like travelling, these countries should be on your list
Global tourism is growing, and there’s more of an emphasis on sustainability than ever before. Here are the 10 top destinations for 2020, according to the Lonely Planet.
Emerging Technologies
More power to the people: Electricity adoption, technological change and social conflict
New technologies can disrupt societies, and today's wave of automation is making people anxious over losing their jobs to robots. What can we learn from history to avoid social conflict?
Economic Growth
Europe and Africa must cooperate to ensure a peaceful and flourishing future
To build a peaceful and prosperous future, African and European leaders must agree on a forward-looking strategy that addresses structural imbalances, harnesses the benefits of migration,...