The crisis of the old Western world order
The transience of the contemporary period, characterised by the evolution of the multipolar world order, differs fundamentally from both the now bygone yet long-lived...
North Macedonia: A new name, a new opportunity
After changing its name to the ‘Republic of North Macedonia’ under the Prespa agreement with Greece, the Former Yugoslav Republic finally cleared the way...
The Warsaw ministerial on the Middle East: A new dimension of solidarity
On 13-14 February, the ‘Ministerial to Promote a Future of Peace and Security in the Middle East’ conference was held in Warsaw at the...
Is China following Japan’s demographic footsteps?
China is ageing rapidly, sparking widespread concerns that the country may grow old before it becomes rich (fig. 1). Population ageing has often been...
Yet another crisis in the Middle East
The announcement that the US will withdraw troops from Syria, made by President Donald Trump before the New Year, once again brought everyone’s attention...
The Venezuelan crisis and geopolitics: What will the outcome be?
The crisis in Venezuela is occupying the headlines and key spaces of the international media. Three headline-grabbing issues are attracting the media’s attention: images...
The Iranian revolution: An anniversary few expected
Forty years ago, a revolution took place in Iran, which the world referred to as the ‘Islamic Revolution’. In some ways, the emergence of...
Coddling capital: Second-generation conditions to attract and retain the super-rich
Executive summary
The ‘club’ of the super-rich is increasing worldwide and has the power to change city skylines, prompt legal framework adjustments, and shape the...
China’s growth deceleration: Causes and future growth prospects
China has achieved miraculous growth in the four decades since economic reforms began in 1978, averaging 9.5% in real GDP growth per annum. However,...
Revolutionising Davos: A platform for collective intelligence
What is the purpose of Davos? The question lingers, as the latest edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) ended just over a week...