Democracy also means the right of the people to self-determination, says Europe’s only absolute monarch HSH Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein. That right has been far less empowering than it should have been. But a new interpretation of self-determination could herald a new era for democracy When looking at the future of democracy, one has…
Scientific discoveries and new technologies will change beyond all recognition the way we live, work, think, feel and see the world. As our environment is transformed, our minds will be transformed too. Human nature itself will be transformed. And, for the first time in almost 100,000 years, says Susan Greenfield, we may finally understand and…
European Union discussions on defence cannot be separated from other divisive issues such as Iraq, enlargement, transatlantic relations, the economy, the new constitution and the development of a common foreign and security policy. They have exposed rifts between ‘Old’ Europe and ‘New’ Europe – and caused deep concern in Washington. But, as Charles Grant reports,…
Global business partnerships cannot achieve their full potential unless they also embrace respect for national identities and cultural values in different parts of the world – at a personal and a corporate level. Carlos Ghosn, a Brazilian-born executive of Lebanese descent who trained in France and has spent the past four years turning round a…
There are few places in the world where the challenge of building security and prosperity is more pressing or more complex than in Afghanistan. The stakes are high and the difficulties immense. Ashraf Ghani, the country’s finance minister, outlines his priorities – and the role that the international community can play – to Oonagh Leighton…
Trade is the best way to bring nations together, overcome political and cultural barriers, and promote development in rich and poor countries alike, says Luiz Fernando Furlan. But it must be free and it must be fair. Protectionism is not an option. The only way ahead is greater liberalization and integration, either within the framework…
How can companies keep outperforming their peers and competitors time after time? What makes a company perform to the very best of its potential? And what is the right mix of short-term and long-term management? Joe Forehand takes a look at the characteristics that make – and keep – companies great What makes a company…
‘Partnering for Security and Prosperity’ is not just a theme. It is an aim. It requires new thinking, new approaches to social and economic development and new solutions to complex global issues. It requires a broader recognition of what unites and divides us. It requires us to tackle problems with an open mind. And it…
Along with the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and international terrorism, state failure is one of the big three security problems that will preoccupy the world in the first decades of the 21st century. What can be done to confront the problem – and to contain the threats? What should be the guiding principles…
Arab politics is much more dynamic and diverse than is generally portrayed in the west, says Anoush Ehteshami. Sweeping governance reform is already afoot in much of the Arab world – and, in many cases, is being driven by the ruling elites themselves. The danger is that external pressure for reform could imperil emerging democratic…
