International Relations

As the IAIABC installs its 2026-2027 board, a new era of data-driven care, global harmonization, and NextGen leadership emerges in workers' compensation.

As Chinese gaming giants deploy XR fashion and AI to court European creatives, the hidden costs of digital diplomacy come into forensic focus.

As Helsinki secures a major UNESCO listing and invests in its civic infrastructure, the Finnish capital is exporting its human-centered design ethos to Japan.

A groundbreaking air transport agreement between Canada and Côte d'Ivoire signals a strategic pivot, opening vital supply chains and new passenger routes.

As Belgrade prepares for EXPO 2027, a new wave of cross-border tourism and business is quietly rebuilding human connections across the Western Balkans.

Air Canada’s new direct routes to Quito bypass traditional hubs, unlocking fresh economic potential and sustainable tourism opportunities in the Andes.

A groundbreaking aerospace pact between Canada and Japan will see drones launched from the stratosphere, transforming Arctic surveillance and disaster response.

GENISOM AI’s latest quadruped robots and a massive UAE-backed funding round signal a geopolitical and technological shift in how we build and deploy AI.

Latvia's recent US trade mission secured strategic partnerships with defense and biotech giants, positioning the Baltic nation as a high-tech proving ground.

American artist Eric Rhoads expected a wasteland but found a modern marvel in China. His journey reveals the strategic power of cultural diplomacy in 2026.

How FedEx's specialized Boeing 777 freighter transported two giant pandas to Atlanta, bridging geopolitical divides through high-stakes logistics.

From AI-driven forensic accounting to the legal friction of reverse-burden laws, a new multilateral training program in Hong Kong reveals the future of global anti-graft enforcement.

As the 81st UNGA convenes, Nigeria's reliance on vice-presidential representation exposes the hidden friction in multilateral deal-making and foreign lobbying.

As bilateral talks loom, a leading policy expert reveals why Beijing's pragmatic AI strategy and infrastructure buildout could outpace Western regulations.

As the UN prepares to select a new Secretary-General, a Gallup poll reveals the institution holds more global soft power than the US, China, or Russia.

South Korea is decentralizing its soft power. As Jeonju opens a new ASEAN diplomatic hub, regional mega-event ambitions face a harsh infrastructure reality.

As Business of Design Week 2026 approaches, Jack Patterson examines how Swiss engineering and Hong Kong policy are forging a new blueprint for global infrastructure.

At the London Design Festival, Chinese display giant BOE is using ancient cultural heritage and immersive tech to execute a masterclass in global soft power and ESG strategy.

An opera and tea ceremony in Morocco is more than a performance; it’s a calculated move in China's strategy to win hearts and minds across Africa.

With trillions in assets, sovereign funds from China, ASEAN, and beyond have formed a council. We analyze its mission to fund the future and shift power.