Global defense postures moderating, but new “Fault Lines” emerge
Economic development and flat defense budgets are reducing the reliance of the world economy on defense spending, but tensions are rising along five global...
Seven Countries Emerging as Frontrunners in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Finland, Switzerland, Sweden, Israel, Singapore, the Netherlands and the United States are leading the world when it comes to generating economic impact from investments...
After Paris Climate Agreement, A World of Renewable Energy Is Emerging
The global climate change agreement reached in Paris at the end of last year is proving to be a game-changer in driving global shifts...
The 30 most promising Technology Pioneers
Many of the world’s most innovative start-ups come from the US and blend innovations like 3D printing, the Internet of Things and drones to...
One Belt, One Road Initiative Signals China’s Economic and Strategic Objectives
China’s “One Belt, One Road” (OBOR) concept for regional cooperation, which encompasses 65 countries along the land and maritime Silk Road routes, highlights China’s...
Capital Market Reforms Needed To Boost Colombia’s Growth
A new World Economic Forum white paper highlights the key obstacles that prevent the further development of deep and liquid capital markets in Colombia,...
Global nuclear weapons: downsizing but modernizing
While the overall number of nuclear weapons in the world continues to decline, none of the nuclear weapon-possessing states are prepared to give up...
Geopolitical risks in Southeast Asia are threatening economic development in the region
ASEAN finds itself at the nexus of the world’s great powers, the United States and China, and must balance their competing influences while maintaining...
Digital Economy has the Potential to Drive ASEAN Integration
In a session on the emergence of the digital economy in South-East Asia at the 25th World Economic Forum on ASEAN, global and regional...
Africa’s Growth Story Is Only Beginning
Falls in economic growth rates do not spell the end of the “Africa Rising” story, but rather provide an opportunity for countries on the...