Geographies in Depth
3 unexpected consequences of the US-China trade war
The trade stand-off between the US and China is having an impact in some surprising ways.
Global Cooperation
The 2 major challenges that democratic governments face in the digital age
Democratic governments face two main challenges in trying to revive their post-World War II social contracts. They must ensure a strong and efficient social safety net for the digital age...
Geographies in Depth
What to expect from the World Economic Forum’s China meeting
Unprecedented technological change, global warming, geopolitical uncertainties, rising inequality: major challenges facing the world, and some of the big themes that will be addressed at ...
Global Cooperation
3 ways to rebuild trust in how we regulate technology
Trust in governance is at an all-time low - and this is a problem. Here are three recommendations for policymakers to help build a more trustworthy - and trusted - governance framework fo...
Climate Action
World is at risk of ‘climate apartheid,’ warns U.N.
The United Nations Human Rights Council has warned of a 'climate change apartheid' as the poor bear the brunt of the negative effects of climate change in years to come.
Emerging Technologies
The open Internet faces serious threats – we must protect it
Although the idea of the Internet improving the world is often ridiculed today, digital technology can still be a force for good. But this will require keeping the Internet open and globa...
Emerging Technologies
AI will drive the societies of the future. Will the governed consent?
Backed by complex machines and artificial intelligence, government action will become even more impenetrable for the average citizen. How can future governments work with and for the gove...
Industries in Depth
How curiosity and globalization are driving a new approach to travel
The collision of two trends - globalization and the experience economy - has sparked a new approach to travel with cultural curiosity at its heart.
Global Cooperation
Meet the Co-Chairs of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2019
A green tech start-up entrepreneur, the leaders of international companies and a UAE education minister join forces this July to co-chair the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the ...
Global Cooperation
What the Women's World Cup can teach us about capitalism
It seems as though the world is facing an increasingly polarised choice between closed-market nationalism and anti-prosperity socialism - which is why it's time to make the case for capi...
Climate Action
UN chief calls on EU to raise 2030 climate goal to 55%
Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, has called upon the EU to change its greenhouse gas emission reduction rates to 55%, rather than the current target of 40%.
Resilience, Peace and Security
Q&A: The changing role of the United States in a shifting geopolitical landscape
What will be the future role of the U.S. in a rebalanced world order?