Fears of an all-out war in the Middle East have been growing this week as the missile bombardment between Israel and Lebanon intensifies. What is likely to happen next?

Last year's COP28 saw world leaders announce an ambitious plan to triple the world's nuclear power capacity by 2050. But how to do that is the key question facing the industry, and it is a question at the very heart of the recent World Nuclear Association's annual symposium in London.

Trade tensions between China and Europe have been in the spotlight as the prime ministers of both Spain and Norway recently visited China. Experts have shared their views on the evolving relationship between China, the EU, and the rest of Europe.

Obesity has been called the greatest threat to global health. About one in eight people are already obese, and this could soar to 50 percent by 2035. How bad is the obesity crisis? Who is responsible, and what can be done to address it?

Innovation is seen as a key driver of future economic growth. But what does that really mean in practice? How can innovation be fostered? And why are countries like China placing it front and center in their economic plans?

Esports is worth $2.4 billion annually and is predicted to grow by 20 percent per year. What is behind that growth? How does it all work? And what do you need to do to become a world-class competitive gamer?

Tourism has been facing trouble post pandemic. In this episode, experts and industry insiders discuss whether it is time to rethink the way we travel.

For nearly two weeks, the UK has witnessed the most violent social unrest in more than a decade. It seems to be triggered by the far-right's reaction to the murder of three young girls at a Taylor Swift dance class in the town of Southport. What does this say about the state of the UK, a matter of weeks into Keir Starmer's premiership? And what is the role of online disinformation, which many are blaming for the violence?

The Farnborough International Air Show is one of Europe's largest with more than 1,500 exhibitors filling 100,000 square meters of space. Much of the interest is in the future of commercial aviation with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing facing increasing competition. In this episode, industry insiders share their views on this event.

Reform resolution was the key message from the recent Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee in Beijing. More than 300 reform measures were announced, from deepening reform to expanding opening up. On this special program Shaping the Future, Juliet Mann speaks to experts from across the globe to get their take on the economic, technological and geopolitical advances envisioned at the Third Plenum.