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Explore the forces shaping international affairs: diplomacy, security, global governance, economic competition and the changing balance of power.

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Understanding a Changing World

A structured guide to international institutions, conflict, cooperation and strategic competition, connecting long-term global trends with current events.

01 / DIPLOMACY

Diplomacy and Governance

How states, international institutions and organizations negotiate, cooperate and build rules for a changing world.

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02 / SECURITY

Security and Conflict

War, deterrence, alliances, intelligence, hybrid conflict and the challenging work of peacebuilding.

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03 / GLOBAL POWER

Power and Global Change

Great powers, regional blocs, economic systems, competing narratives and emerging technologies.

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Knowledge and Analysis

Global Affairs Index

Browse ten thematic chapters. Select a chapter to explore its subjects. Published articles may be accessed directly through their titles.

01 The Big Picture
02 Diplomacy in Action
  • How Nations Talk: Inside Modern Diplomacy
  • Soft Power, Sharp Power, Smart Power
  • Public Diplomacy in the Age of TikTok
03 War, Peace & Everything In Between
  • The New Face of War: Cyber, Drones, and Hybrid Conflict
  • Peace Talks and the Price of Silence
  • Case Files: Ukraine, Gaza, Taiwan
04 The Global Security Maze
  • Alliances and Adversaries: NATO, BRICS, QUAD
  • Nuclear Nightmares and Arms Control Today
  • The Spy Game: Intelligence and Shadow Wars
05 Economic Chessboards
  • Trade Wars & Sanctions: Who Holds the Cards?
  • Development vs Dependency: The Global South's Gamble
  • Digital Gold: Tech, Currency & the New Economy
06 Human Rights & Global Justice
  • When the World Watches: Crimes, Courts, and Conscience
  • The Stateless and the Displaced
  • Climate Justice: Diplomacy on a Warming Planet
07 Culture, Identity & Global Narratives
  • Nationalism Reloaded: The Return of the Flag
  • Propaganda, Persuasion, and Narrative Warfare
  • Religion & Identity in Foreign Affairs
08 Great Powers, Shifting Tides
  • America After Hegemony
  • China's Rise: Assertive or Aggressive?
  • Russia and the Return of Empire
  • The EU's Quiet Power
09 Global Hotspots
  • Middle East on the Boil
  • Africa: Rising Continent or Neo Colonial Playground?
  • Latin America's Left Turns and Backslides
  • The Indo Pacific Stakes
10 The Future of Diplomacy
  • Climate, AI, and Outer Space: The Next Frontiers
  • Global Governance in Crisis
  • Who Will Shape the Next World Order?
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