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Three scenarios for the future of geopolitics
The world is in a period of historical transition, writes David Law. What will the global stage look like in 20 years?
International Security
We need a new international order. Here’s why
The roots of the current international order go back to the end of WW2. But the world has changed and US dominance now needs to give way to a more multilateral system.
International Security
The state of the world’s nuclear arsenal in 3 charts
The stockpile of nuclear weapons may be getting smaller, but it’s also being modernized, which means genuine progress towards nuclear disarmament remains a distant goal.
International Security
Managing risk in the energy sector’s cyber supply chain
Cybersecurity has become one of the energy sector's most pressing concerns. Understanding vulnerabilities is the first step towards protecting critical infrastructure.
Long-Term Investing, Infrastructure and Development
The rebirth of Eurasia and the three factors that will shape its future
The outlines of a new world order will be defined as Eurasia's importance grows. It is in this super-continent that the future of democracy, free markets and global security will be decided.
International Security
The financial cost of terrorism in Europe
Besides the loss-of-life and life-changing injuries it causes, terrorism leads to huge economic losses for businesses, cities and nations.
Innovation
The US needs China as an innovation partner. Here's why
Most discussions of current US-China trade tensions fundamentally misrepresent the globalized nature of innovation.
Gender Parity
Why borders could be the next battleground for gender rights
Gender is one of the globally mandated biographical markers that must be on all passports issued worldwide, along with name, date of birth and nationality. But with the proliferation of b...
Big Data
Even your personal space is going digital
Almost everything we do creates global data.
International Security
Human suffering as a political tool
Too often leaders, governments and non-state armed groups gain from human deprivation
Future of Economic Progress
Why the West needs to change how it sees itself
Despite once being the dominant power in the world, the West has been overtaken by the "Rest".
International Security
Why fighting organized crime can unlock peace in conflict zones
Efforts to prevent or limit conflict need to take the impact of criminal activity - such as the smuggling of drugs, weapons, wildlife and cigarettes - into account.
International Security
How China is becoming a naval superpower and why it matters
In the last four years, China has launched more warships than the total fleets of many of the world's major naval powers. How will this affect the balance of power in the region and bey...
International Security
The strategic fallout of US withdrawal from the Iran deal
The consequences of President Trump's decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal are likely to be dramatic, and far outlive his time in office.
International Security
India's dilemma in Maldives
How should India deal with the increasing turmoil in Maldives, a traditional ally, and a strategically important country in the centre of the Indian Ocean?