Plans to reform France’s complex retirement system were halted as the pandemic hit. However, as the crisis rages on, Victor Poirier, our Director of Publications, lays out why it might be time for a costly and obsolete system to be renewed, for the benefit of all.

In the midst of Turkey’s recent questionable foreign policy, its economy has been spiralling out of control. Former IMF Turkish economist, Murat Ücer, breaks down the causes behind the negative real interest rates and peak inflation, and presents a potential way out. 

Democracy’s star pupil has struck again: with a commendable management of Covid-19, New Zealand can offer a number of lessons in terms of government cooperation and trust in leadership. Public health physician, Andrew Old, explains the country’s strategic decisions. 

Foresighting is a method of analysis that helps policymakers better prepare for the future, and it’s no surprise that Covid-19 has brought this tool at the heart of public policy debate. Florence Gaub, Deputy Director of the EU Institute of Security Studies, breaks France’s and the EU’s forecasting plans. 

Russia brokered a “peace deal” between Armenia and Azerbaijan, in a move that also highly benefits Turkey, changing the territorial status-quo in the region. Our Special Advisor, Michel Duclos, breaks down the geo-strategic interests of the November 10 settlement.