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 […]
Executive Summary For decades, international diplomacy was dominated by great powers. Yet between 2000 and 2025, small states such as Qatar and Norway have played outsized roles in peacebuilding and mediation. From hosting ceasefire talks to facilitating prisoner exchanges, they have shown that influence in global affairs is not determined by size alone, but by
Executive Summary Between 2020 and 2025, global supply chains have faced unparalleled disruption. The COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, sanctions regimes, climate shocks, and technological rivalries have collectively reshaped how goods move across borders. Once considered invisible backbones of the global economy, supply chains are now recognised as a central arena of political risk. This report
Executive Summary From 2020 to 2025, media freedom in conflict zones has come under unprecedented assault. Journalists have been killed in record numbers, imprisoned on spurious charges, and silenced through digital repression and disinformation campaigns. The Gaza war alone has become the deadliest conflict for reporters in modern history. This report identifies five defining global
Politics is no longer just about policy papers, parliamentary speeches, or party manifestos. In today’s fast-paced media environment, politics is also about branding. Campaigns succeed or fail not only on the strength of their ideas but on how those ideas are communicated, packaged, and perceived. Just as companies invest in branding to win customers, politicians
In recent years, businesses have faced a relentless wave of global disruptions — from the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts to supply chain breakdowns, energy shortages, and climate shocks. While these crises have brought uncertainty, they have also revealed an important truth: disruption can be a catalyst for innovation and resilience. Crisis as a Turning
Consultancy has always been about providing insight, strategy, and solutions. But in the 21st century, the way consultants deliver value is being transformed by artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics. These technologies are no longer optional add-ons — they are redefining the very nature of consultancy itself. From Expertise to Intelligence Traditionally, consultancy relied heavily
In just over a decade, social media has transformed from a tool for personal connection into a powerful arena of political influence. Platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube now serve as virtual parliaments, where ideas are debated, campaigns are launched, and policies are shaped — often in real time. From Newsfeeds
In an era where international relations are no longer the exclusive domain of presidents, prime ministers, and foreign ministers, a new force is emerging on the global stage: parliamentary diplomacy. Members of Parliament (MPs) are increasingly stepping beyond their domestic chambers to engage directly with their counterparts worldwide, shaping conversations on peace, human rights, trade,
