A vertical moment
Somehow or other, although no-one knows how, remedying the great decoupling will induce the vertical to become more horizontal again.
Globalization, development and governance
The chessboard and the networks
Is this business of networks a new Great Game that, rather than replacing the classic chessboard, adds new territory to it?
Mental borders and the clash of ignorance
However paradoxical it may seem, in this global village there are some people who are set on spreading another type of border: mental borders.
Foreign policy means and ends: results of the Global Diplomacy Index and the Elcano Global Presence Index
Lowy’s Global Diplomacy Index deals with the means for foreign policy while, in a way, Elcano Global Presence Index assesses the results of this policy.
The Return of Africa
Africa is back in the world spotlight. But if hopes are once again dashed, the crisis this time could be unprecedented.
A map of the future: islands, orbits or communities
The advances of the information ages are leading to a world that is simultaneously more dangerous and richer with opportunities than ever before.
Approaching Brexit, Trump and globalization from the Elcano Global Presence Index
Globalization has been a major issue in two of the most important recent campaigns in Western countries: the Brexit referendum and the US Elections.
The western middle classes: decline, stagnation or rise?
The decline of the middle classes in the west could be behind the growth of populism in a large number of societies, but what is the truth of the matter?
Electoral scenarios: somewhere between grey and black
The next few months could be decisive for the electoral scenarios in Europe. There will be elections in Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, France and Germany.
Connectography
Will infrastructure save the world economy? Connectography in a world that is going to become hyper-connected means that the most connected power wins.
Selecting the next UN Secretary-General: a shared responsibility
The upcoming election of a new Secretary-General can be a potential turning point for the UN in its efforts to achieve a more transparent, inclusive and gender-balanced administration of its affairs.