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Christian Borch on why understanding how algorithms behave in crowds may be vital for our prosperity and safety.
In 2019, the world fretted that algorithms now know…
Just before Christmas, Nicholas Barr (LSE) was asked by a 16-year old what he thought about Brexit and how it would affect members of Generation Z personally. In this letter, he…
Linda Slapakova explores how and why NATO continues to exist in the post-Cold War international system.
In the prelude to the NATO summit in London commemorating the 70th…
The first part of this essay outlined several major concerns regarding nuclear threats that have emerged in the new century, with a focus on Pakistan and India. In Part 2, we take…
The road to sustainability is paved with human rights.
Without a habitable planet there are no humans and, consequently, no human rights. And to make the planet habitable, we need…
In the last couple of decades, the world has made huge strides when it comes to women involvement in the workforce. According to a report by Catalyst, women make up nearly half (…
Why aggressive exercise of political power leads to its loss.
Following the assassination of General Suleimaini by the US military, the possibility of the eruption of the conflict…
Global Policy presents its 5 most read blog posts over 2019. Many were published in previous years and 3 were exclusive to GP. We hope you enjoy them and encourage writers to…
As has characterised the UN Security Council’s women, peace and security agenda (WPS) since its adoption, the lead up to its twentieth anniversary next year is becoming defined by…
In July, I quit my job to accompany my wife through the final stages of her potentially complicated pregnancy. Our daughter was born in October; thankfully, she’s healthy and…
There has been remarkable proliferation of the use of the term “social impact” since the Global Financial Crisis. Businesses, investors, consumers and governments want to act…
Matthias Wasinger elaborates on the essential requirements-based approach towards “America First”, contradicting “America Alone” due to the strategic environment.
Since the…
The Conservative Party’s victory in the UK’s general election was keenly watched elsewhere across Europe. Stuart Brown presents an overview of analysis and reactions…
Eighteen years ago the head of the UK’s military warned against relying on military solutions alone. But governments still aren’t listening.
Things are not going as well in…
Writing for Global Policy Next Generation, Nma Chinaza Agada analyses the roles that cross-sectoral environmental, social and governance laws can play in tackling institutional…