Youth Perspectives
The three ways life is changing for 18-year-olds across the world
As babies born at the turn of the century celebrate their 18th birthdays, here’s a look at how different the world looks to our youngest adults.
Global Cooperation
100 coalitions for the SDGs, a population map, what holds women back, and other stories of the week
Also in our round-up of must-read articles from the past seven days: what holds women back and how's 12% sustainable growth possible in Andhra Pradesh.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
How do we get more women in politics?
Despite a record number of women running for elected office, the world needs to find a way to embrace gender equality within politics.
Global Cooperation
This map might change how you view the world
These maps show the world based on countries' population size.
Global Cooperation
How can we understand censorship in the 21st Century?
Freedom of expression is constantly changing what censorship means.
Global Cooperation
Three myths keeping government procurement stuck in the past
Public procurement is worth trillions each year; it is also inefficient, opaque and in need of a modern overhaul. Here's why transparency and open data could be the key.
Global Cooperation
We need a new framework for global governance. Here’s how we could build one
Faced with threats ranging from climate change to disruptive technological advances, we need stable and able governance more than ever, argue Yaroslav Lissovolik and Mark Uzan in a Valdai...
Trade and Investment
Global trade is broken. Here are five ways to rebuild it
From forgetting past policies, to listening to the needs of the excluded, here’s how our leaders should address a global trade system under increasing stress.
Trade and Investment
3 things the G20 can do to save the World Trade Organization
The WTO has been a driver of global trade and prosperity for decades, but it hasn't kept pace with the times. Its survival depends on reform, and this year's G20 trade meeting could hold ...
Geographies in Depth
The EU is proposing an end to daylight savings time
The European Union proposed a change to the law allowing nations to decide whether to switch to summer or winter time.
Geo-Economics and Politics
Do secondary sanctions work?
Globalization has lessened many countries’ vulnerability to traditional sanctions. Secondary sanctions are an additional tool; but are they effective?
Geographies in Depth
3 challenges for Europe, and what it can do about them
Addressing the challenges Europe faces will demand the sustained implementation of smart, forward-looking policies, writes Ana Palacio.