Financial and Monetary Systems
How does squeezing the life out of an economy help it revive?
Interest rates are once again being raised around the world to beat back inflation. This relatively painful policy move has been likened to chemotherapy.
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Systemic Racism
Why Juneteenth matters everywhere in the world
Juneteenth, the day marking the end of slavery in the US, presents an opportunity to reflect on the systemic racism that's long cut across international borders.
Economic Progress
There’s a desperate need for housing, so why isn’t more being built?
Even relatively wealthy parts of the world share an inability to ensure people are wealthy enough to afford a home, and inflation isn't making things any easier.
Davos Agenda 2022
Mientras la OTAN busca expandirse, muchos todavía se preguntan: ¿cómo funciona?
"La OTAN es la alianza política y de defensa más exitosa de la historia de los Estados nación", dijo el ex primer ministro finlandés. Así es como funciona.
Geopolitics
This is why the US dollar is a potent sanctions weapon… for now
Part of sanctioning Russia has involved obstructing its access to dollars. Some experts think this may have a similarly taxing impact on the currency itself.
International Security
As NATO looks to expand, many may still wonder: how does it work?
NATO is the most successful political and defense alliance in the history of nation states,” said former Finnish Prime Minister. Here's how NATO works.
Davos 2022
Davos 2022: How to properly debate the future of democracy
A lively panel gathered on the first day of Davos to discuss the future of democracy, demonstrating exactly the sort of healthy debate required to nourish it.
Ageing and Longevity
This is why we’ll probably have to work longer than our parents did
China is just one of many countries now raising their retirement ages as populations grow old and birth rates decline. Not everyone is happy about it.
Civic Participation
Can science help us understand populism, from 'malignant manicheism' to Marine Le Pen?
History shows that parties claiming to act on behalf of the people don't always do so. Can AI and 'populology' help limit populism's worst effects?
Energy
How did one European country free itself from Russian gas?
Europe has struggled with its dependence on fossil fuels from Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. But one EU member managed to rid itself of Russian gas.
Davos 2022
What is information warfare and how pervasive is it?
A wider range of options for waging information warfare means it’s now more difficult to avoid. Read on to know what exactly is information warfare.
Energy
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine need not hinder climate progress. Here's why
As the stigma of Russia’s fossil fuels spurs interest in pulling more out of the ground elsewhere, a UN climate report is generating daunting headlines.
International Security
What are hypersonic weapons and how can we limit their spread?
The hypersonic arms race will likely outlast the fighting in Ukraine, and may draw more countries into a costly and unnerving game of one-upmanship.
Food Security
How to contain the cascading impacts of war in ‘Europe’s breadbasket’
Food shortages could trigger social unrest in some places, while in others they may spur environmentally-damaging efforts to make up for what’s missing.
Women's Health
What is women's ‘bodily autonomy’ and why does it matter for everyone?
An abundance of research has demonstrated that when women have the ability to make autonomous decisions about their own bodies, it can benefit everyone.