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Liu Zhenmin is United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs.

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Multilateralism’s Crisis Is an Opportunity
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Multilateralism’s Crisis Is an Opportunity

Apr 12, 2019 Liu Zhenmin welcomes growing recognition of shared problems, but worries that solutions are still lagging behind.

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Time for a Global Financial Makeover
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Time for a Global Financial Makeover

Apr 24, 2018 Liu Zhenmin argues that meeting the Sustainable Development Goals requires new incentives for long-term investment.

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The Great Crypto Heist
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The Great Crypto Heist

Nouriel Roubini

Cryptocurrencies have given rise to an entire new criminal industry, comprising unregulated offshore exchanges, paid propagandists, and an army of scammers looking to fleece retail investors. Yet, despite the overwhelming evidence of rampant fraud and abuse, financial regulators and law-enforcement agencies remain asleep at the wheel.

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The Fork Is Mightier than the Wall
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The Fork Is Mightier than the Wall

Danielle Nierenberg highlights the crucial role of food insecurity in driving – and stemming – migration.

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The Amazon Belongs to Everyone
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The Amazon Belongs to Everyone

Danielle Hanna Rached thinks Europe can help stop Brazil's right-wing government from destroying the world's largest rainforest.

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Will Facebook’s Libra Turn into a Cancer?
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Will Facebook’s Libra Turn into a Cancer?

Andrés Velasco & Roberto Chang warn that the new cybercurrency could mean slow growth and financial instability for emerging economies.

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A Woman in the White House? Yes, She Can

A Woman in the White House? Yes, She Can

Anne-Marie Slaughter & Elmira Bayrasli discuss what it will take for a woman to hold the world’s most powerful position.

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The Exploitation Time Bomb
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The Exploitation Time Bomb

Jayati Ghosh

Worsening economic inequality in recent years is largely the result of policy choices that reflect the political influence and lobbying power of the rich. There is now a self-reinforcing pattern of high profits, low investment, and rising inequality – posing a threat not only to economic growth, but also to democracy.

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An Education Crisis for All
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An Education Crisis for All

Alice Albright calls for the G7 countries to put inclusive, quality schooling at the top of their development agendas.

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A Test Match with the Taliban
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A Test Match with the Taliban

Shashi Tharoor explains why India is increasingly worried about recent developments in Afghanistan.

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