Global Cooperation
Businesses must fight to protect globalization
While global business is in need of reform, there are four ways within the system that can create economic growth to benefit the many, and not just the few, writes Ulf Pehrsson.
Global Cooperation
A call for responsive and responsible leadership
World leaders must understand that we are living in a world marked by uncertainty, volatility and deep transformational changes, says Professor Klaus Schwab.
Trade and Investment
Globalization and the US election: we need to take the voices of the discontented more seriously
Watch the Protectionism: Back to the Future? session from the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2017 here.
Global Cooperation
Three hopeful trends for the future of welcoming migrants and refugees
From ordinary Canadians supporting refugees to companies like LinkedIn helping with recruitment, we need more public-private partnerships on migration.
Climate Action
In a post-truth world, the fight against climate change is still winnable
Despite a number of recent setbacks, we have a historic opportunity to take the lead on climate change in 2017 – and beyond.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Here's why 2016 wasn't as bad as everyone claims
2016 may have been considered one of the 'worst year's ever', but there have been far worse, says Professor Peter Paul Catterall.
Geographies in Depth
Could populism spell the end of the EU?
Daniel Gros explores the future of the European Union and the impact that populism will have.
Leadership
Leading an anxious world, borders can’t stop terror and other top stories of the week
Also in our round-up of must-read articles from the past seven days: acquiring new skills by 2020 and how not to save globalization.
Global Cooperation
Jeffrey Sachs: Global cooperation is the only way forward for the US
Jeffrey Sachs explores the future of the US government and global cooperation.
Emerging Technologies
How populism taps into the human desire for punishment - a psychologist explains
Dr. Molly Crockett, a neuroscientist and experimental psychologist at Oxford University, explains why we often punish others even if it hurts ourselves
Global Cooperation
Nouriel Roubini: Trump and global peace
Nouriel Roubini looks at the possible impact of Donald Trump's policies on the economy and global peace.
Climate Action
Our planet is at breaking point. But it’s not too late to save it
If our planet was listed on the stock market, it would be headed for a crash. But there are positive signs that we are making the transition towards sustainable living.