Emerging Challenges 2026-01-27

Proceeds from cyber theft, centered around the state-sponsored Lazarus Group, are believed to now fund a significant portion of North Korea's missile and nuclear programs.

Emerging Challenges 2026-01-27

Ethiopia's mega-dam is powering a national dream upstream, while downstream neighbors brace for a future where every drought becomes a geopolitical test.

Emerging Challenges 2026-01-20

The shift from deniable mercenary operations to official military cooperation represents a significant escalation in Russia's commitment to the region.

Emerging Challenges 2026-01-16

As space becomes increasingly central to military, economic and civilian life, protecting this domain from hostile actions must become a global priority.

Emerging Challenges 2026-01-14

The strike on Lviv serves as a stark reminder that NATO's eastern flank is within minutes of Russian launch sites.

Emerging Challenges 2025-12-29

Analysts say there is considerable speculation over whether Russia helped North Korea assemble a nuclear-powered submarine within such a short time frame.

Emerging Challenges 2025-12-24

A Chinese takeover of Taiwan would not only disrupt global supply chains but also shift the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific region. A failed invasion could destabilize the Communist Party’s grip on power.

Emerging Challenges 2025-10-28

By embracing integrated approaches that combine infrastructure development with job creation, economic growth and social inclusion, the continent can build cities that rival any in the world.

Emerging Challenges 2025-10-21

Resilient water systems require strong institutions to manage competing demands across households, agriculture and industry.

Emerging Challenges 2025-09-10

Migrants often become pawns in geopolitical disputes, caught between states treating human movement as a weapon.