Middle East and North Africa
Entrepreneurial, creative, sceptical. The truth about MENA millennials
It has the world's largest population of millennial entrepreneurs, so is this generation shaping the future of the MENA region?
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
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Global Issue
Industry
Economy
System Initiative
Regional Agenda
Future of Government
This is how Switzerland’s direct democracy works
Why is France's new President Emmanuel Macron so interested in the Swiss system?
United States
The geopolitical landscape of Asia Pacific is changing dramatically. Here’s how
Complex pressures are challenging many traditional alliances in the region.
Economy
Venezuela's economic crisis can be stopped. Here's how
Building bridges with international financial institutions could unlock billions of dollars in aid and debt relief for a nation in chaos.
Global Health
20 million bacteria-infected mosquitoes have just been released in California. On purpose
Unleashing a swarm of sterile male mosquitoes upon the population is a good thing. Really.
Japan
Japan plans to put a man on the moon by 2030
Japan plans to send a manned mission to the moon.
Africa
Uganda’s policy towards refugees is the best in the world. Here's why
At a time when refugees are increasingly vilified, and in a region under great stress, Uganda's compassion and empathy are a ray of hope.
China
China has just built the world’s longest elevated cycle path
The Xiamen bicycle skyway connects the city’s main residential and business districts.
Japan
This is why Japanese streets are so clean
Spotless streets have become a cornerstone of Japanese society, with one town becoming a zero-waste tourist attraction.
Sustainable Development
India is rolling out trains with solar-powered coaches that’ll save thousands of litres of diesel
India’s massive diesel-guzzling railway network is getting serious about its experiments with solar
Future of Environment and Natural Resource Security
Why Ukraine is central to Europe’s energy security
The European energy market is going through a significant transformation. Ukraine will play a central role in the region's energy future. Here's why.
United Kingdom
The mini-gardens cheering up London's commuters
A start-up is inspiring local communities to plant gardens in London train stations.
Nuclear Security
What happens when North Korea goes inter-continental
As North Korea has almost always beaten our expectations of the level and speed of its technological development, so it will again in the future.
Middle East and North Africa
Navigating the Middle East’s perfect storm
The current combination of adversity and initiative will bring about much-needed transformation to the region.
China
China has created a giant panda-shaped power plant
China has starting building solar farms in the shape of giant pandas.