Woman with leadership skills needed for complex global organisation
It seems the time may have come for one of the most difficult diplomatic jobs on the planet, that of UN Secretary-General, to go to a woman.
Globalization, development and governance
And Western protectionism came to pass…in a world of digital flows
It seems that the Western countries have entered in a protectionism phase. The omens are not good for wide-ranging international trade deals.
Tax evasion and avoidance: a global problem
The revelations of the so-called Panama papers have again brought to the fore the problems generated by tax evasion and tax havens.
Is India the new China?
Following the episodes of financial turbulence in China, there is a rising debate on whether India could now take the lead in several domains.
Globalisation: factors of unity or division, depending on the circumstances
Are we moving towards the end of globalisation or a multipolar world (not necessarily the same thing as multilateral, or even close)?
‘Even war has rules’: a call for global action to protect civilians
The deliberate targeting of, and indiscriminate attacks against, civilians are recurrent themes in present-day armed conflicts.
Middle classes cut down to size
It may seem contradictory that the middle classes in emerging economies are growing like never before, but they are in free-fall in Europe and the US.
Global risks: are they really not economic?
The 11th edition of the World Economic Forum Global Risks report forecasts the risks for 2016 and beyond and not only individually but also interconnectedly.
The new drivers of Asia’s global presence
This paper examines the growing role of Asia in globalisation, showing that China is not the only important player and that its impact goes far beyond the economic dimension.
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