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Policy Briefs

Justice Through Accountability: Strengthening International Mechanisms for War Crimes

Executive Summary Conflict zones across the world continue to witness atrocities with limited accountability. Despite the establishment of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and ad-hoc tribunals, impunity remains widespread. Drawing on UN Human Rights Council reports, ICC filings, and analysis from the International Crisis Group, this brief outlines pathways for strengthening accountability mechanisms. For policymakers, NGOs, […]

Reports

Global Media Landscape 2025: Trust, Regulation, and Audience Fragmentation

Executive Summary The global media ecosystem in 2025 is more fragmented than ever. Traditional outlets face declining trust, digital platforms wrestle with regulatory pressures, and audiences increasingly consume news through micro-communities and algorithmic feeds. Drawing on the Reuters Institute Digital News Report, the Edelman Trust Barometer, and comparative analysis from international policy institutes, this report

Marketing, Research

Rebuilding Trust in Global Media: Strategies for 2025 and Beyond

Public trust in media has been dented by years of fragmented audiences, hyper-polarised feeds, and a constant stream of low-quality content. Yet trust hasn’t vanished—it has migrated. People now place confidence in sources that feel transparent, responsive, and close to their lived experience. For governments, NGOs, and brands, the challenge isn’t simply “getting coverage”; it’s earning

Policy Briefs

Climate Change and Migration: Policy Recommendations for Governments

Executive Summary Climate change is rapidly becoming a driver of human mobility. Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, droughts, and resource scarcity are forcing millions to leave their homes in search of safety and livelihoods. Unlike traditional forms of migration, climate-induced displacement often occurs gradually, blurring the line between voluntary and forced movement. This brief

Policy Briefs

Harnessing Corporate Diplomacy: Guidelines for Responsible Business Advocacy

Executive Summary Corporations today operate in a world where business and politics are inseparable. Global supply chain shocks, climate change, trade disputes, and conflict have shown that companies are not passive economic actors but powerful political stakeholders. Increasingly, they are expected to engage in corporate diplomacy — influencing policies, shaping regulations, and contributing to peace

Policy Briefs

Countering Disinformation in Democracies: A Toolkit for Policymakers

Executive Summary Disinformation has become one of the most pressing threats to democratic governance. From election interference to polarisation during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Gaza war, democracies are increasingly vulnerable to manipulation through false or misleading information. The spread of disinformation undermines public trust, weakens institutions, and fuels division. This policy

Policy Briefs

Protecting Journalists in War Zones: Policy Options for the EU and UN

Executive Summary Journalists in war zones are facing unprecedented risks. From Gaza to Ukraine, Myanmar to Sudan, reporters have become not only witnesses to conflict but deliberate targets. More than 500 journalists have been killed or injured worldwide since 2020, with Gaza alone becoming the deadliest conflict for the press in modern history. Despite existing

Reports

The Influence Economy: Mapping the Role of Global Social Media Figures

Executive Summary In the past decade, social media influencers have transformed from lifestyle trendsetters into global opinion leaders shaping politics, culture, and even international debates. Between 2020 and 2025, the role of influencers expanded beyond entertainment into activism, humanitarian campaigns, and political lobbying. This new “influence economy” is changing the way institutions — from governments

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