Three scenarios are conceivable: 1) hot wars between major powers, 2) a new Cold War fought primarily in the fields of economy and technology, or 3) the peaceful coexistence of rival powers in a concert of nations. Marc Saxer analyzes the potential consequences of these developments for economic actors.

To celebrate three decades since the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action in 1995, we gather insights from across the region on key milestones in gender equality, persistent barriers to progress, and actions needed to accelerate further advancements.

Great power competition is being played out in three regions: Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia. With hot wars in two and one looming in the third, the constellation has consequences for Europe.