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,...
Global Cooperation
Plato was right: we need more scientists at the heart of global governance
We need a new approach to world governance that addresses global technology problems, argues Yaroslav Lissovolik, of the Valdai Discussion Club
Health and Healthcare Systems
Severe air pollution could speed up the degeneration of your child’s brain
Research shows children living in polluted cities have increased risk of Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.
Geographies in Depth
China is leading the world in sustainable development
Changes in fuel sources, transportation methods, and embracing eco-friendly urbanization have all been paramount in allowing one of the fastest growing countries to be eco friendly.
Sustainable Development
What can Hurricane Dorian teach businesses about preparing for disasters?
As Hurricane Dorian demonstrated last week in the Bahamas and elsewhere, catastrophe can strike without warning with devastating force. How can companies prepare to respond when that happ...