These six transformations in technology, climate and economic and social systems could help Middle Eastern countries unite to create jobs and prosperity.

Mirek Dušek, Rania Al-Mashat, and Alain Bejjani 31 Jan 2020

Leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

What’s everyone talking about at Davos 2020?

The online conversation, insights and publishing trends from news and social media surrounding the 2020 Annual Meeting in Davos.

Katie Clift 23 Jan 2020

Global Risks

Look to cities, not nation-states, to solve our biggest challenges

As many nations fail to do enough on problems such as climate change, city authorities around the world are stepping up.

Robert Muggah 23 Jan 2020

Geopolitics

Davos 2020: Here's what you need to know about geopolitics

The geopolitical landscape is increasingly fragmented and ever more vulnerable to disruption.

Christopher Alessi 16 Jan 2020

International Trade and Investment

We need a new consensus on global trade. Here’s why

Businesses know the old global trade consensus won’t come back, and investments are put on hold as they wait to see what the rules of the new order will be

Chatham House 15 Jan 2020

Geopolitics

What lies ahead for the global economy in 2020?

Global financial conditions have improved across the world, although rising debt levels pose a future threat.

Nariman Behravesh and Chris Williamson 10 Jan 2020

Geopolitics

Why we should embrace political fragmentation

Splintering and more volatile political systems – so-called ‘Dutchification’ – need not be a ticket to political and policy paralysis, writes Pepijn Bergsen of Chatham House

Chatham House 24 Dec 2019

Migration

Why it's time to celebrate migrants

Evidence suggests migrants help drive sustainable economic growth, diversify societies and cultures, and bring their experience to civic and political challenges.

Ian Goldin and Marie McAuliffe 18 Dec 2019

Climate Change

COP25 climate talks: What just happened, and what lies ahead?

From a Green European Deal on carbon neutrality, to industry specific commitments, the UN Climate Change Conference in Madrid is pushing the world towards sustainability.

Teresa Hartmann 16 Dec 2019

Cybersecurity

How governments can use cyber tools to preserve power

As nations acquire new cyber capabilities, they need to decide how far these should be used as tools of statecraft, writes Safa Shahwan of the Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council 14 Dec 2019

Geopolitics

Has Europe left it too late to achieve digital sovereignty?

Europe speaks of technological independence in the face of U.S. and Chinese dominance – but is this a realistic goal?

Atlantic Council 13 Dec 2019

European Union

Why the EU needs to learn to use the language of power

The new EU foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has an eye-catching declaration of intent. But Vassilis Ntousas of Chatham House asks what this means in practice

Chatham House 04 Dec 2019

Media, Entertainment and Information

The age of influence: why digital platforms must come clean about political ads

Targeted advertising on social media platforms is warping democracy – being transparent about where it comes from is the first step towards an even playing field.

Marcus Burke 29 Nov 2019

Middle East and North Africa

How the Middle East is moving from regime change to state change

To avoid the disastrous destabilisation of the Middle East, bold political solutions will need to be embraced, writes John Raine of the International Institute for Strategic Studies

International Institute for Strategic Studies 27 Nov 2019

Geopolitics

The growing role of cities in international diplomacy

Cities play a significant role in world politics, and influence the approach to many challenges, from climate change and cybersecurity, to terrorism and pandemics

RAND Corporation 24 Nov 2019

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Six ways to cut through the Middle East’s geopolitical fog

What’s everyone talking about at Davos 2020?

Look to cities, not nation-states, to solve our biggest challenges

Davos 2020: Here's what you need to know about geopolitics

We need a new consensus on global trade. Here’s why

What lies ahead for the global economy in 2020?

Why we should embrace political fragmentation

Why it's time to celebrate migrants

COP25 climate talks: What just happened, and what lies ahead?

How governments can use cyber tools to preserve power

Has Europe left it too late to achieve digital sovereignty?

Why the EU needs to learn to use the language of power

The age of influence: why digital platforms must come clean about political ads

How the Middle East is moving from regime change to state change

The growing role of cities in international diplomacy

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