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The Declaration Heard Around the World
Thomas Jefferson’s immortal words in the Declaration of Independence inaugurated an “experiment” in self-government that continues to this day. Although the results have never been perfect, few other documents have had as profound and as enduring an influence on the modern world.
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Winners & Losers
Broad historical developments, together with recent policy changes, are reshuffling the economic and financial deck, injecting uncertainty into many markets, and putting a premium on economic security. The result will be new winners and losers within households, communities, professions, industries, markets, and regions – and across the global economy.
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The Year Ahead 2026
Not since the end of World War II has the lack of clear global leadership or anything resembling an “international community” been so apparent. Donald Trump's return to the White House has confirmed that the world we once knew is on its way out.
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What Works?
While it is reasonable to ask why progress toward so many development targets has stalled and who is to blame, a more fruitful question is how to get the agenda back on track. We need only open our eyes to find reformers, innovators, activists, and others who are keeping the promise of sustainable development alive.
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Post Americana
Since Donald Trump’s return to the US presidency, the world has borne witness to a dismantling of American power and prestige on a scale beyond what any of the country’s worst enemies could have dreamed of. Future historians will long ponder the precise reasons for what is happening to the United States today, but there can be little doubt that the global consequences will be profound.
