PS - The World's Opinion Page - Project Syndicate
WEBJoin us in Prague, Czech Republic, for Press Play Prague, an international film festival about journalism, organized by Project Syndicate, Denik Referendum, and Atlas Cinema. From October 8-12, 2024, enjoy feature films, documentaries, and discussions, featuring journalists, media experts, and filmmakers. See the full program at the link below.
The Myth of Welfare Dependency - Project Syndicate
WEBAug 9, 2019 · The Myth of Welfare Dependency. In most countries, rich and poor people alike worry that social programs for low-income households end up weakening work incentives and create an underclass of indigents. In fact, recent research suggests just the opposite: the longer families receive stable and predictable support, the …
Transforming the Economics and Governance of Water
WEBSep 21, 2022 · In East Africa, a devastating four-year drought has destroyed millions of livelihoods and left more than 20 million people at risk of starvation. In Pakistan, recent flooding has submerged one-third of the country, killing at least 1,500 people so far and wiping out 45% of this year’s crops. In China, an unprecedented heatwave has caused acute water shortages in regions that account for one ...
Slavoj Žižek - Project Syndicate
WEBSlavoj Žižek. Writing for PS since 2022. 37 commentaries. Follow. Slavoj Žižek, Professor of Philosophy at the European Graduate School, is International Director of the Birkbeck Institute for the Humanities at the University of London and the author, most recently, of Christian Atheism: How to Be a Real Materialist (Bloomsbury Academic, 2024).
Time for a True Global Currency - Project Syndicate
WEBApr 5, 2019 · Time for a True Global Currency. Apr 5, 2019 José Antonio Ocampo. The International Monetary Fund’s global reserve asset, the Special Drawing Right, is one of the most underused instruments of multilateral cooperation. Turning it into a true global currency would yield several benefits for the global …
Now or Never for Saving Our Natural World - Project Syndicate
WEBMar 9, 2020 · In anticipation of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity summit in Kunming, China, later this year, scientists and other stakeholders have developed the Global Deal for Nature.As a time-bound, science-driven plan to protect 30% of land and water by 2030, the Global Deal is a stepping stone to conserving 50% of the Earth in a natural state by 2050.
European Colonialism in Africa Is Alive - Project Syndicate
WEBJul 30, 2021 · PROVIDENCE/LONDON – Last year, as the Black Lives Matter movement was intensifying across the United States following Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s murder of George Floyd, Europe was facing its own battles over racial justice.
AI for Human Development - Project Syndicate
WEBJan 3, 2019 · AI for Human Development. Jan 3, 2019 Michael Chui and Martin Harrysson. Technologies powered by artificial intelligence are being applied to some of the world’s most challenging human-development issues. But while AI has considerable potential to serve the public good, key bottlenecks – from education to risk reduction – must be overcome.
Donald Trump’s Costly Legacy - Project Syndicate
WEBJan 11, 2021 · 8. Donald Trump’s Costly Legacy. Jan 11, 2021Richard Haass. Donald Trump’s presidency has been a consequential one, but more for its destructive effects than for its achievements. The damage caused by repeated attacks on American democracy, an inept pandemic response, and disruptive foreign-policy decisions will be difficult – if not ...
Getting Serious About the SDGs - Project Syndicate
WEBSep 12, 2019 · Getting Serious About the SDGs. Sep 12, 2019 Jayati Ghosh. Since adopting the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, the “global community” has singularly failed to create the conditions needed to realize them. But by addressing three big problems in the international economic system, world leaders could …