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What speedos and polar bears teach us about the lost art of negotiating
We spoke with United Nations Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh to find out how he helped push through an agreement to create the Ross Sea Marine Protected Area.
Global Governance
Stop blaming the rise of populism on economic angst
Too many people are blaming the rise in populism on globalization, elite economics and inequality. We need to dig a little deeper to really understand these forces.
Future of Education, Gender and Work
Everything has changed – but gender equality remains as important as ever
As the world enters a new era, responsive leaders must renew their commitment to gender equality to secure economic benefits.
Global Governance
Beyond Trump: four key trends from the US election
A look at US voter opinion on hundreds of state and local ballot questions.
Global Governance
From a former refugee to the head of the World Economic Forum, top quotes on the US election
The World Economic Forum is holding a global brain-storming meeting in Dubai, just days after a surprise win for Donald Trump in the US election sealed a bitterly divisive campaign.
Global Governance
The biggest issues facing migrants today - and what we can do to solve them
When it comes to global migration, the world is clinging to outdated infrastructure and patterns of mobility, says Canadian senator Ratna Omidvar. Here's what needs to be done.
Global Governance
Fixing globalization, why Trump won and other must-read stories of the week
17 must-read stories of the week.
Future of Government
America’s dominance is over. By 2030, we'll have a handful of global powers
There will be no single hegemonic force but instead a handful of countries – the U.S., Russia, China, Germany, India and Japan chief among them – exhibiting semi-imperial tendencies.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here. What laws do we need to make sure we all benefit from it?
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is happening, but if we don't govern it properly then its full economic and social potential will not be realised.
Demographic Dividend
Meet the precariat, the new global class fuelling the rise of populism
Zero-hour contracts, unpaid internships and the sharing economy are driving an entire demographic towards the far right.
Demographic Dividend
What do young people care about? We asked 26,000 of them
With over 26,000 responses from 187 countries and territories, young people have spoken loud and clear in the #shaperssurvey.
Global Governance
4 reasons why tiny Portugal has given us so many global leaders
For a country of just over 10 million people, Portuguese leaders are over-represented on the international political stage.
Global Governance
Sustainable Development Goals: one year on but are we any closer?
Twelve months after the UN goals were agreed in New York, we assess some of the key developments so far, and ask a selection of experts if they think there has been progress.
Global Governance
5 ways to make global trade work for developing countries
Poor countries lose 15% of their exports to unnecessary regulatory hurdles. Here's how we can give them a hand and boost global growth at the same time.
Global Governance
What you need to know about the G20
As world leaders gather for the G20 summit in Hangzhou, here’s a guide to what it's all about.