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Emerging Technologies
The law can't keep up with new tech. Here's how to close the gap
By the time we our ponderous legal systems have regulated new technology, it has already moved on. Could a new values-based approach to regulation be the answer?
United States
There are more guns than people in the US
New data from the Global Arms survey shows that there are 393 million guns for 326 million people.
Financial and Monetary Systems
This is how 10 of the world's banknotes stay secure
From dollars to yen, this is how many currencies fight counterfeiture.
Digital Economy and Society
We need to talk about how we define responsibility online - and how we enforce it
"We've finally reached the point where society as a whole is ready to discuss the extent to which existing criminal and civil law can and should be enforced in the digital sphere."
Human Rights
This is the state of LGBTI rights around the world in 2018
While several countries still battle stigmatization and persecution, here are some of the ways LGBTI rights have inched forward this year.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
This is how companies can help to save the world's forests
Many international companies have pledged to avoid products that are a result of illegal logging. This is an important step in the right direction, but more - much more - is needed.
European Union
Sweden has outlawed sex without consent
It will join a small number of countries, including Britain and Canada, where the lack of consent in sex, even without violence, is enough to constitute a crime.
Public Finance and Social Protection Systems
Have Europe's welfare states abandoned the young to pay the old?
New research shows that while society spends more time and money on younger generations than old people, the state does the opposite.
Media, Entertainment and Information
Journalists might face obstacles across the globe, but there's plenty of reason for optimism
World Press Freedom is an opportunity to consider the state of media across the globe, but also to look to the future.
United States
This is what Americans think of their own democracy
Most are in broad agreement on important ideals relating to democracy in the US, but when it comes to action they think the nation is falling short.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
The world's birds are in big trouble. These are 5 steps to save them
Human activities have devastated avian populations around the world, according to a new report. But it may not be too late to put things right.
Human Rights
Mexico's LGBT rights are stronger than the US's. Here's why
The influence of religion on politics in the two countries plays a key role.
Future of Economic Progress
Christine Lagarde: It's time to tackle weak governance and corruption
The IMF's Managing Director discusses the impact of corruption and poor governance - and the steps the Fund is taking to tackle both.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
5 core principles to keep AI ethical
The UK government has launched a report calling for the creation of an artificial intelligence code of ethics.
Social Media
These large tech companies vow not to aid government cyber attacks
Microsoft, Facebook and over 30 other companies have made the pledge.