Global Archive

A number of global and human security crises are playing second fiddle in the media to the U.S. election. Here’s what to watch for.

Understanding how the backlash to feminism manifests, and preparing for it, is critical for those seeking to build a more egalitarian future.

A massive global technology outage highlights how the concentration of tech companies is a vulnerability in and of itself.

Across the West, conventional indicators suggest things aren’t so bad. So why are so many Western democracies experiencing populist backlashes?

While women’s rights have become a mainstream issue, societal change when it comes to gender equality has lagged. And in many countries where legal protections of women have made gains, they have faced a backlash. Meanwhile, gender-based violence remains a scourge, despite the emergence of the #MeToo movement.

It’s well-established that democracy is losing ground around the globe. But support for democracy is also starting to fade. That’s a problem.

Thousands protested against overtourism over the weekend in Barcelona, which has become the poster child for the growing issue.

Popular protests are on the rise, and they are increasingly going global. Over the past five years, popular movements demonstrating against fiscal austerity and corruption have brought down governments—in democracies and authoritarian regimes alike—from Europe and Latin America to Africa and Asia. And with the advent of new communication technologies and media platforms, what happens anywhere can be seen everywhere.

Right-wing natalist politicians’ “solutions” to the global fertility crisis prioritize population growth at the expense of women’s rights.