Future of Government
These countries have the most official languages
South Africa’s list of official languages could be about to get even longer.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
System Initiative
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
System Initiative
Global Governance
Global Governance
What every leader needs to navigate the Fourth Industrial Revolution
A new strategic narrative is required to unite individuals, industries and countries around a long-term vision for a better world.
Latin America
Venezuela was once South America’s richest country. Here's what went wrong
Venezuela went from affluent to impoverished in two decades. Can it step back from the brink of civil war?
Future of Government
Rage against the machines: is AI-powered government worth it?
Here are 5 reasons why algorithms should stay out of policy.
Migration
Voting with their feet? Why young Africans are choosing migration over the ballot box
The most commonly cited reasons for people migrating from Africa to Europe revolve around the search for economic opportunity and jobs. But is poor governance at home the real driving force?
Africa
4 ways Africa can achieve a manufacturing renaissance
Faster development and technological progress is within Africa's grasp.
Global shapers
These countries have the most positive influence on the world
Only 40% of peoplethink that the United States has a positive influence on the world
Global
A new tool that measures strength in adversity
Measuring the resilience of Syrian children and adolescents displaced by conflict could help humanitarian organizations design programs for these young people and their families.
Global Governance
More people are living displaced from their homes, than at any time since World War II
More people are displaced from their homes than at any period since World War II.
Global Governance
When it comes to world leaders, West isn't necessarily best
If we want a more stable and prosperous world, we need to embrace our global diversity and expertise.
United States
The US banned Mexican workers in 1965. What happened next?
New research looks at the impact of a ban on Mexican workers in 1965.
Climate Change
Why China and California are trying to work on climate change without Trump
The state of California and China's Tsinghua University will establish a U.S.-China Climate Change Institute to cooperate on technology and research in the battle against global warming.
Future of Government
Digital voting could revolutionise democracy, but it might come at a cost
Digital technology could boost voter participation, but it comes with risks.
Future of Environment and Natural Resource Security
This is the UN's secret plan to save the world
Science can help us solve our greatest health and development problems.
Leadership
To open up global trade we need to understand 'protectionism'
G20 leaders need a smarter approach to protectionist policies that threaten free trade. But first, they need a legal definition of what 'protectionism' means.