A measured briefing on a connected world
Global news is most useful when it gives readers a verified event, its wider context and the questions that remain…
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Local resilience is part of global security
Resilience begins locally, but the risks are often international. A city’s hospital network may face a disease crossing a border;…
The next generation will inherit today’s risk decisions
Disaster planning, climate policy and digital regulation create consequences that last beyond one news cycle. Young people will live with…
Attribution is part of the story
Attribution tells readers how much confidence to place in a report. A government statement, a hospital tally, a scientific agency…
Markets also respond to uncertainty people cannot see
A market reaction may reflect fear of disruption before the full economic effect is known. Transport closures, energy shortages, conflict…
Early reports need a disciplined reading
The first hours of an international crisis are full of partial information. Numbers can change, causes may remain uncertain and…
International policy is ultimately a public-interest question
International policy is often discussed through leaders and institutions, but its success is measured by people’s safety and access to…
A changing global economy is felt through everyday systems
Economic uncertainty travels through energy, housing, employment and food. A business may face a higher input bill; a family may…
Weather emergencies are also planning emergencies
A disaster becomes more damaging when infrastructure, land use and public warning systems are not ready for the conditions that…
Young people are changing the global news agenda
Young people are not only audiences for international news; they are affected by climate risk, migration, technology and employment decisions…