Mapping 20 years of change in the global liner shipping network
Connections to global markets and supplies are a precondition for trade driven development, investments, and jobs. Here, we analyze how the global shipping network has
The nitrogen paradox: Every sweet hath its sour
When the philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in 1841, “Every sweet hath its sour; every evil its good”, nitrogen was surely the last
How the tariff war shock affected the ‘safe asset’ privilege of US Treasuries
US Treasury securities serve as the global safe asset due to their extreme safety and liquidity. However, the tariff shock in April 2025 led to
How the global minimum tax amendments could reshape Europe’s tax incentives
This analysis offers estimates for EU countries of the possible impact of the ‘safe harbour’ update to the global minimum tax on corporate profits. An
UAE economy to exceed global growth in 2026; GDP revised up to 5%
Standard Chartered says country to benefit from shifts in global supply chains, strong non-oil sector. The UAE economy is poised to expand faster than previously
Introducing the World Bank Land Data Map
From urbanization to agriculture, land systems touch nearly every aspect of development. That’s why the World Bank Group has launched the Land Data Map, a new
Has the global minimum tax survived Trump?
US objections have not killed off the 15 percent global minimum tax, but they have altered it and given the US a competitive advantage. One
Global economy shows signs of steady but subdued growth: UN
The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 predicts that global economic output will grow by 2.7 percent this year. The global economy has shown resilience
Global cooperation shows resilience despite geopolitical headwinds
The 2026 Barometer indicates that the overall level of cooperation has largely been unchanged in recent years but the composition of cooperation appears to be
Global economy shows signs of steady but subdued growth: UN
The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 predicts that global economic output will grow by 2.7 percent this year. The global economy has shown resilience
