Global Cooperation
Most people around the world are overly pessimistic
From murder rates to teenage births, most people get it wrong when they guess what is happening in their countries.
Global Cooperation
In times of political polarization, progressive policymaking suffers
Social inequality, climate change, demographic shifts, global migration and digital transformation are the biggest challenges facing the governments of EU and OECD states. How forward-loo...
Geo-Economics and Politics
More countries are now democratic than at any point since World War Two
Public support for it remains strong, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted earlier this year in 38 countries.
Geo-Economics and Politics
Fixing the foundations: how the IMF aims to tackle corruption
Bribery, graft and tax evasion all undermine healthy economies and threaten the legitimacy of globalization – why the IMF is currently overhauling its corruption policy.
Emerging Technologies
Why Europe should lead the way on AI and robotics
To prepare for the profound changes to lives and livelihoods that lie ahead, the European Union should start establishing rules to protect all Europeans.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Are European banks too big to value?
The collapse of Spain’s Banco Popular raised questions about the regime to stabilise failing banks
Global Cooperation
Why is the anti-global backlash happening now?
Nationalist leaders blame hostile foreign forces for their country's decline and have promised to "take back control". They will fail, unless they can fix the very global institutions aga...
Global Cooperation
In the battle against fake news, the bots may be winning
Digital disinformation takes aim at big issues – terrorism, immigration, inequality – to nudge millions of people towards its political agenda. But don't be fooled.
Global Cooperation
Which countries do migrants want to move to?
14% of the world’s population wants to move. Here’s where they want to go.
Economic Growth
Capitalism is losing support. It is time for a new deal
Making sure the free market works for more people means more than redistributing wealth or insuring against its worst excesses. The state needs to play full part in shaping what future di...
Global Cooperation
A question of confidence: the countries with the most trusted governments
A new study shows we’re losing trust in government, but some countries are bucking this trend.
Global Cooperation
Trust in 2030 – from institutions to individuals
Before long, credit histories may be replaced by 'life scores', determined by the nature of your Airbnb reviews and even choice of Facebook friends.