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Global supply chains face rising geopolitical fragmentation and economic divergence, driving four plausible outlooks, from multilateral cooperation to full degradation.

The Global Cooperation Barometer indicates that international cooperation has “flatlined”, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and instability, but positive momentum in …

Rising geopolitical tensions threaten the fragmentation of the global financial system – which could cost as much as 5% of world GDP every year.

The transition to electrification needs a diverse energy mix, efficient infrastructure and strategic investment to meet growing electricity demand.

The global development sector is in the throes of a profound upheaval – one that makes a return to the old normal increasingly improbable. Multiple, overlapping futures for aid …

The Global Risks Report outlines the risks associated with pollution in the short to long-term. Experts share their views on what''s needed to take action.

In the face of geopolitical challenges, four experts from around the world give their view on what hope there is for improved global collaboration.

The Global Risks Report 2025 analyses global risks to support decision-makers in balancing current crises and longer-term priorities.

2025 has been marked by significant global shifts, including increased geopolitical instability, the accelerating impact of AI and a changing labour market.

2025 has brought both challenges and breakthroughs for nature and climate around the world. From ''no deal'' on a global plastics treaty to renewables overtaking coal in …