Fourth Industrial Revolution
How can policy keep pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
Agile governance is needed in an era when tech developments such as blockchain and AI are changing life as we know it.
Trade and Investment
Brexit, the US, China and the future of global trade
Is the world in for a retreat or revamp of trade agreements?
Global Cooperation
The future global order will be managed by China and the US - get used to it
Robert Muggah and Yves Tiberghien argue that the world is shifting to a new multi-polar global order, as the era of US hegemony comes to an end.
Global Cooperation
The Danish government is planning to ban face veils
The Danish government has announced plans to fine people who cover their face in public - joining other European nations in introducing restrictions.
Global Cooperation
A look at past US government shutdowns
After another US government shutdown, this is a look at other recent examples.
Jobs and the Future of Work
The Dutch have the best work-life balance. Here’s why
People in the Netherlands have the best work-life balance of those in any country, according to a report by the OECD.
Global Cooperation
Don't underestimate the value of dialogue
To build a peaceful world, we need to see the world through the eyes of other people – especially those we disagree with, writes Professor Klaus Schwab.
Education and Skills
These are the best countries and cities for attracting and developing talent
The Global Talent Competitiveness Index ranks countries and major cities on their ability to attract, develop and retain talent.
Global Cooperation
South Korea and Sweden are the most innovative countries in the world
This index on innovative countries covers everything from the concentration of tech companies to the number of science and engineering graduates.
Global Cooperation
How populism is poisoning the global liberal order
There is growing consensus that populism constitutes a grave threat to liberal democracy, and to the liberal international order on which peace and prosperity have rested for the past two...
Global Cooperation
These are world's most democratic countries, according to the Economist
Nordic countries have topped the list of this year’s Democracy Index 2017, with Norway leading the way.
Global Cooperation
Dutch prisons are so empty they're being turned into homes for refugees
Thanks to plummeting crime rates, Dutch authorities have come up with new ways to use the vacant cell blocks.