Global Cooperation
Has populism peaked? What Emmanuel Macron's victory tells us
France has bucked the populist trend, but what does this mean for the future?
Global Cooperation
#MacronLeaks changed political campaigning. Why Macron succeeded and Clinton failed
Using technology to counteract computational propaganda may be our only hope to preserve democracy as we know it. And Macron’s campaign is a prime example of that.
Geo-Economics and Politics
5 leaders exposing corruption and bringing hope to Africa
"Naming and faming" inspiring leaders gives citizens hope that there are people out there serving the public good, even in the most difficult of circumstances.
Global Cooperation
Pope Francis: This is why the powerful need to stay humble
Pope Francis has given a talk via video to the TED 2017 conference, covering everything from a happy future to his message for world leaders.
Sustainable Development
Improving everyone's lives is within reach. This is what we need to do
How countries can improve development results for all of their citizens, especially the hardest to reach.
Global Cooperation
This is what the French election means for Germany - and Europe
Professor Harold James evaluates what a victory for Emmanuel Macron in the second round of the French election would mean for Germany and Europe.
Financial and Monetary Systems
How leaders can restore faith in the system
Leaders around the world can no longer ignore demands for radical change, argues Ngaire Woods.
Global Cooperation
What are the top risks to doing business in Latin America?
“Failure of national governance”, “unemployment” and “fiscal crises” are all prominently cited as risks by Latin American and Caribbean business executives.
Geo-Economics and Politics
Why we have to reimagine education to fight corruption
Traditional approaches to fighting corruption tend to focus on rules, compliance and enforcement. We need to rethink this to build societies with integrity.
Global Cooperation
Which are the world's strongest democracies?
Less than half the world lives in a democracy
Global Cooperation
3 ways to reboot globalization
Global and regional institutions, such as the U.N. Security Council or the EU, are widely criticized for their shortcomings. Yet it’s terrifying to imagine what the world would look like ...
Resilience, Peace and Security
Can the UN restore international peace? Maybe, but only from the ground up
Its central goal is maintaining international peace. To achieve that, the UN must reform.