Navigating Empire

Navigating Empire

Re-visiting Sathnam Sanghera’s Empireworld: Mile End Institute Hennessy Lecture On Wednesday I had the privilege of attending the Mile End Institute’s Hennessy lecture with Sathnam Sanghera, author of Empireworld: How British Imperialism has Shaped the Globe, and Jerry Brotton, Professor of Renaissance Studies at Queen Mary, University of London. A brief introduction

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Reengineering Global Cooperation: Fostering Collective Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Reengineering Global Cooperation: Fostering Collective Solutions for a Sustainable Future

In an era where global challenges such as climate change, inequality, pandemics, and conflict are reshaping our world, the need for collective solutions has never been more pressing. The structures of international cooperation, which were designed in a post-war world,

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Japan’s Economic Shift – From Deflation to Growth

Japan’s Economic Shift – From Deflation to Growth

For decades, Japan’s economy has been synonymous with stagnation, marked by persistent deflation or minimal inflation despite aggressive monetary policies like quantitative easing, negative interest rates, and yield curve control by the Bank of Japan (BOJ). These tools, while significant

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Building Nigeria’s Future: Why You Must Be at the Nigeria Forum 2024

Building Nigeria’s Future: Why You Must Be at the Nigeria Forum 2024

In a time of great uncertainty, where Nigeria’s potential is tested by economic challenges, political instability, and social divides, the call for decisive action has never been louder. The Nigeria Forum 2024, set for November 1st, 2024, in Lagos, is

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Understanding and navigating the broader spectrum of uncertainty requires a holistic perspective that goes beyond conventional analysis. It involves examining how technological and societal shifts influence global stability and individual well-being, and exploring strategies to adapt to these rapidly changing conditions. The presentations and discussions at the Leadership Agenda Summit 2024 in Lagos Nigeria delved into these less explored facets of global uncertainty, providing insights into how they intersect with traditional issues and shape the future.

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