Geo-Economics and Politics
Economic cooperation between North and South Korea could be worth $150 billion
A study estimates that cross-border economic cooperation between North and South Korea could be worth $149.9 billion over the next 30 years.
Civil Society
Islamophobia is driving more US Muslims to become politically engaged, suggests report
A new index on Islamophobia finds only 29% of Muslims say they are happy with the way the US is going - 12% less than last year.
Education and Skills
New Zealand is replacing 'sexist' road signs - after a 7-year-old complained
The New Zealand transport authority is creating gender-neutral signs after a 7-year-old girl complained.
Emerging Technologies
To govern AI, we might need to use AI
As AI increasingly influences our lives, it might be that its governance will require further artificial intelligence.
Geographies in Depth
China aims to play a major role in Arctic affairs. Here are its 5 key policy goals
China has made clear it wants to establish a ‘Polar Silk Road’ – and as part of the process it is determined to have a significant say in the way the Arctic is developed.
Resilience, Peace and Security
How international law is being reshaped and the challenges it faces
After decades of development in international law, influential voices are now challenging the status quo. This has profound implications for the future.
Nature and Biodiversity
Indigenous peoples are crucial for conservation. This is why
New research has mapped indigenous land around the world, finding that they cover a quarter of all land outside Antarctica.
Global Cooperation
Global power is shifting. Is it the end of multilateralism?
Kemal Derviş looks at the current world order and whether multilateralism will survive.
Urban Transformation
By 2100 none of the world's biggest cities will be in China, the US or Europe
In less than 100 years, the world's megacities are set to be focused in Africa and India.
Global Cooperation
Our definition of adulthood is changing
As younger generations take longer to achieve milestones, the definitions and responsibilities of adulthood have had to adapt.
Resilience, Peace and Security
This is what people think about NATO
NATO representatives meet in Brussels in July - this is what people in member countries think about the alliance.
Economic Growth
3 questions to judge the success of the BRICS summit
With many complex challenges facing the member states, how can we judge the summit's success?