Examining if the United Nations has a future in the current disruptive political environment, plus insights into the chaotic war economy that has developed in Libya.

At this UK launch of the British Council’s latest Next Generation research on Kenya and South Africa, report authors and youth representatives discuss how to expand economic opportunities for young people.

Our speakers analyze the recent elections in Germany and Austria, offering insight into how far the rise of far-right political parties and messaging impacts the political landscape both nationally and at the European level.

Dr Sharad Paul outlines that, as most healthcare systems struggle to cope with rising costs, medicine can never be sustainable in an "illness model" but must instead focus on genetic profiling and a more personalized understanding of the human body.

Drawing on the findings of a new report by the British Council, our panel examines ways to build resistance to violent extremism through soft-power approaches including outreach to groups through sport, music and culture.

In light of recent elections across the continent, we revisit the research project on the political Tribes of Europe, plus an insight on conservative efforts to disrupt the women's rights agenda at the United Nations.

HE Dr Saad Ali Shire discusses regional relations, including with neighbours Somalia and Ethiopia, the influence of the Gulf states and impact of the crisis, and developments in the Berbera Port deal and other infrastructure projects.

Yossi Sheffi argues that, for corporations, sustainability is not a simple case of ‘profits vs planet’ but is instead a more subtle issue of those looking for jobs and inexpensive goods against those seeking a pristine environment.

Professor Kishore Mahbubani presents the case that the West's centuries-old status as the centre of global wealth and power is coming to an end.

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes argues that poverty can be alleviated and the middle class stabilized by a guaranteed income for a variety of working people, including students and unpaid caregivers.