Global Cooperation
Could these 3 ideas reshape governance?
We are witnessing a lack of trust in governance models around the world. This comes from the perception that our leaders are unable to solve challenges, resolve conflicts, deal with threa...
Stakeholder Capitalism
What do we mean by 'governance'?
Global governance, good governance, failing governance: like so many buzzwords in the field of international development, the word has come to mean different things to different groups.
Global Cooperation
ISIS threatens Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey
Islamic State has reportedly threatened the Facebook and Twitter founders over their efforts to combat terrorism on their social-media platforms.
Global Cooperation
What the G20 can do to speed up a global recovery
The first ministerial meeting under China’s G20 presidency comes at a critical time for the global economy.
Geographies in Depth
Europe in 2026: nightmare or utopia?
From the refugee crisis to Brexit, tensions in the European Union today have the potential to tear the bloc apart - or pull it closer together.
Geographies in Depth
Saudis rule out production cut, the art of the apology and how to deal with North Korea
Saudi Arabia ruled out a deal by major producers to cut oil output and warned high-cost operators such as US shale drillers to trim costs or risk going bust.
Geographies in Depth
This is how much the collapse of Schengen could cost the EU
A collapse of Europe's Schengen passport-free travel zone could cost the European Union up to 1.4 trillion euros over the next decade.
Geographies in Depth
Is Europe disintegrating?
Yanis Varoufakis argues that Europe is disintegrating, and proposes a solution.
Global Cooperation
Bill Gates: We will have a clean-energy 'miracle' within 15 years
In their annual letter, Bill and Melinda Gates argue that the world needs “an energy miracle,” and are willing to bet that such a breakthrough will arrive within 15 years.
Geographies in Depth
What are the economic consequences of Brexit?
The economic scenarios for the UK if voters on June 23 opt for “Brexit”.
Geographies in Depth
Europe’s geopolitical wake-up call
The EU has not managed to build a strong and coherent common foreign and security policy. On the contrary: we have seen a tendency towards renationalisation. But a new European Global Str...
Global Cooperation
How does counter-insurgency impact welfare?
A new study looks at the impact of restoring governance on the welfare of children.