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• Can middle powers reshape the world?

  October 6, 2026 · 24 min

  The balance of power in the world is changing. The United States and China continue to be the dominant forces in international affairs, but other countries are looking for new ways to protect their interests and shape events on the global…

• How can Nepal’s economy rebuild after floods?

  September 29, 2026 · 24 min

  Nepal is still reeling from the devastation caused by recent flash floods. More than a thousand people are reported to have lost their lives and thousands more are still missing. The physical impact is extensive with many hydropower…

• How did Italian politics become stable?

  September 22, 2026 · 24 min

  Italy has long been associated with political instability, with governments on average lasting just over a year. Current Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has broken that pattern. Her government has become the longest continuously serving…

• Can China’s polar silk road change global trade?

  September 15, 2026 · 24 min

  Conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global shipping routes including the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca. China is now turning to Russia for support in developing an alternative trade path: the Northern Sea Route…

• Can Africa take control of its digital future?

  September 8, 2026 · 24 min

  Just under 20 years ago Kenya pioneered the use of mobile money. Since then, other countries in Africa have carved out a share of the digital market for themselves, from gaming in Morocco to artificial intelligence in Tunisia. But the…

• Should rivers have personhood?

  September 1, 2026 · 23 min

  River systems around the world are under stress from various factors ranging from pollution, to agriculture, to extractive industries. In some parts of the world there are regulations to help protect rivers, but in a lot of cases these are…

• How has the Cockroach Janta Party changed India’s politics?

  August 25, 2026 · 24 min

  In July 2026, tens of thousands of students took to the streets in India’s capital, demanding reforms to education. The protests followed the leak of medical entrance exam papers but quickly grew to reflect wider concerns about job…

• Can elections restore Moroccans’ faith in their country?

  August 18, 2026 · 24 min

  In September, Morocco’s citizens will go to the polls for the country’s general election. Morocco is a constitutional monarchy, with a multi-party-political system. A new head of government will be appointed by King Mohammed VI, from the…