Women, have cultivated and nurtured life on our planet for centuries. Yet, while the world enjoys the fruits of their labour, they often have no say or control over the …
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The deterioration in US-China relations is ultimately due to the bilateral trade imbalance and to US frustration with Chinese politics. Both can be traced back to China’s one-child policy, which …
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The days in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, are growing longer. Even after setting, the sun lingers below the horison, casting a glow over the rocky coastal landscape. On sun-drenched days, when …
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In a world beset by rising temperatures, extreme weather patterns, and escalating natural disasters, the urgency of decisive action on climate change and the threat of future pandemics has never …
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French President Emmanuel Macron’s Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, to be held in Paris this week, is a historic opportunity to deliver deep financial reforms that support development …
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Don’t hold your breath yet, but we may have seen the start of the race to promote electric vehicles in the Gulf. Several weeks back, Oman became the first country …
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The gap between the resources needed to achieve net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050 and the resources that are available currently amounts to trillions of dollars – and is still growing. …
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The accelerated uptake of digital technologies, expedited by the coronavirus pandemic has transformed the way business is conducted around the world. Business strategy is now underpinned by cloud services, with …
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Everything from seat belts to health care and bank bailouts invites riskier behaviour, or what economists call “moral hazard”. Even the most justified and well-meaning policy interventions can have unintended, …
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Everything from seat belts and condoms to health care and bank bailouts invites riskier behavior, or what economists call “moral hazard.” Even the most justified and well-meaning policy interventions can …