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Republic of Korea
Economic cooperation between North and South Korea could be worth $150 billion
A study estimates that cross-border economic cooperation between North and South Korea could be worth $149.9 billion over the next 30 years.
Role of Religion
Islamophobia is driving more US Muslims to become politically engaged, suggests report
A new index on Islamophobia finds only 29% of Muslims say they are happy with the way the US is going - 12% less than last year.
Education, Gender and Work
New Zealand is replacing 'sexist' road signs - after a 7-year-old complained
The New Zealand transport authority is creating gender-neutral signs after a 7-year-old girl complained.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
To govern AI, we might need to use AI
As AI increasingly influences our lives, it might be that its governance will require further artificial intelligence.
China
China aims to play a major role in Arctic affairs. Here are its 5 key policy goals
China has made clear it wants to establish a ‘Polar Silk Road’ – and as part of the process it is determined to have a significant say in the way the Arctic is developed.
International Security
How international law is being reshaped and the challenges it faces
After decades of development in international law, influential voices are now challenging the status quo. This has profound implications for the future.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Indigenous peoples are crucial for conservation. This is why
New research has mapped indigenous land around the world, finding that they cover a quarter of all land outside Antarctica.
Global Governance
Global power is shifting. Is it the end of multilateralism?
Kemal Derviş looks at the current world order and whether multilateralism will survive.
Cities and Urbanization
By 2100 none of the world's biggest cities will be in China, the US or Europe
In less than 100 years, the world's megacities are set to be focused in Africa and India.
Global Governance
Our definition of adulthood is changing
As younger generations take longer to achieve milestones, the definitions and responsibilities of adulthood have had to adapt.
United States
This is what people think about NATO
NATO representatives meet in Brussels in July - this is what people in member countries think about the alliance.
Inclusive Growth Framework
3 questions to judge the success of the BRICS summit
With many complex challenges facing the member states, how can we judge the summit's success?
Global Governance
6 stories about our planet, told by 6 beautiful maps
From global shipping to undersea cables and population density, these maps highlight our impact on the planet.
Global Governance
5 facts about global military spending
It's at its highest level since the Cold War.
Emerging Technologies
6 ways to ensure AI and new tech works for – not against – humanity
The United Nations must act wisely to make sure new tech unleashes positive change, not serious harm. It'll need all the help it can get.