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Institutions created to manage international cooperation after the Second World War are facing growing pressure from a more fragmented global…

The Arctic, once viewed mainly as a remote environmental frontier, is becoming a region of growing global importance. Climate change…

Migration is playing an increasingly important role in shaping societies, economies and political debates around the world. People move for…

Energy is once again at the centre of global politics, influencing alliances, trade relationships and strategic decisions. The transition from…

Economic growth has lifted millions of people out of poverty over recent decades, but inequality — both within and between…

The definition of global security is evolving, as threats extend beyond traditional military conflict into digital, technological and environmental domains.…

While national governments remain central to global politics, cities are increasingly emerging as powerful actors in their own right. Large…

The era of deeply interconnected global trade is giving way to a more fragmented system, as countries prioritise security and…

The world’s population is not just growing — it is changing in ways that could reshape economies, labour markets and…

The global balance of power is no longer defined solely by rivalry between major superpowers. Increasingly, so-called “middle powers” are…