Globalization is ongoing, and its effects can be felt everywhere. Future Challenges exists to explore the benefits and problems of globalization, sharing diverse perspectives from around the world. The Global Issues are big themes – for example trade, migration or austerity policies. Each Global Issue provides a spark of inspiration for our bloggers, and they respond with stories from their own lives and countries.
Sandra Nabulega’s article on research methods is of a more general nature and addresses a core issue, whether in times of COVID-19 or beyond: How to get information on human rights issues?
Since the launch of the project in May, 2019, a lot of things happened – fascinating conversations about the nexus of digital technology and human rights have taken place with inspiring people in Uganda. Since July, increased collaboration began with Pollicy,…
New information and communication technologies have now entered the realm of foreign policy, and they have a direct impact on international relations in the 21st century.
Every innovation begins with an idea. Future Challenges bloggers present innovative ideas that are making lives better – for people all over the world.
Brazil hosted the second largest sports event in the world – the World Cup. Will the investment that Brazil makes into the World Cup pay off long term for the everyday lives of the Brazilian people?
Is inequality rising? What are the different facets of inequality? Future Challenges bloggers from around the world write about this critical issue.
Biological diversity and healthy eco-systems are what support our planet and our rapidly growing human population, the loss of which would be disastrous on so many levels. Could the financialisation of nature be a way out of this dilemma?
A Transatlantic Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the US aims to ease business activities across the Atlantic. TAFTA | TTIP is a colossal undertaking that, if concluded, will establish the largest FTA in history. It is sold as a panacea but is that simple?
We explore the dual nature of economic globalization in this Global Issue: Which new opportunities does the complex and interdependent global system afford people and how might some people get “lost” in the system?
Traditional models of economic growth often disregard individual well-being. Do growth and improvements in the daily lives of citizens go hand in hand? When do these interests diverge? Here are responses from the Future Challenges bloggers.
