We have a dream. Humanity living peacefully, united in its incredible plurality together on our mother planet Earth, all collaborating towards a healthy global society. Given the current situation, with several ongoing wars and our financial and climate systems about to collapse faster than most can imagine (cf. e.g. “How…
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The New Healthy Economy the World Needs
The global system is fragmenting economically, politically, and institutionally. This is a signal that the systems shaping our economies and societies are under strain and in need of renewal. In his recent article, “From Geopolitical Fragmentation to a Healthy Global Economy“, IDGR Research Lead Juan David Rojas Calle draws on…
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Warming planet, Fewer people — IDGR research maps the demographic cost of political inaction
The political decisions made in the next few decades on fossil fuels, the industrial meat production system, and reforestation will not just determine how hot the planet gets, they will determine how many people it can support, and under what conditions. Not in some distant future, but within the lifetimes…
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2026 “Raisina Dialogue” shows leaders thinking towards global democracy
The “Raisina Dialogue“, organised by the “Observer Research Foundation“, is the premier conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics from the “Republic of India“, held annually in New Delhi since 2016. The “2026 Raisina Dialogue” from March 05-07 was held under the title “Saṁskāra – assertion | accomodation | advancement”. Saṁskāra, in…
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The 2026 “World Economic Forum” annual meeting signals a strong call for a healthier global economy
From January 19–23, 2026 the leaders of notable global corporations met with global political leaders at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting – A Spirit of Dialogue in Davos, Switzerland. Despite highly acknowledged debates and discussions (most of which can be viewed online), the forum missed to focus on the…
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IDGR becomes a member of the “Global Democracy Coalition”
Many, probably still think that the development of a “Global Democratic Republic” is utopian. For us, it is the most obvious need within the global crises which is currently unfolding – global warming, climate disruption, and the loss of biodiversity mostly due to “greenhouse gas” (GHG) emissions from burning fossil…
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The 2026 “IEA Ministerial Meeting” and the rising need for a global democracy
The highly respected “International Energy Agency” (IEA) held its most important “Ministerial Meeting”, which takes place every two years, in Paris on February 18 and 19, gathering energy ministers, leaders and decision makers from the most important energy corporations. The meeting was held with the aim of “taking stock of…
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The 62nd “Munich Security Conference” underscores the urgent need for a healthy global society
The 2026 “Munich Security Conference” (MSC) with this year’s headline “The world has entered a period of wrecking-ball politics” shows the highest standard of political debate and journalism. I very much appreciate the strength of plural discussion, style and grace, good manners and intellectual depth. Well chosen topics professionally moderated…
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When Apples Still Had a Taste: Political Responsibility Toward Holistic Health
Putting health at the centre of society is a political choice. Deciding why health should guide public and private action is a collective decision, which should be grounded in scientific authority, ethical responsibility, and the will of people. Yet history shows that health becomes a shared societal priority only in moments of…
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2025 DwB study shows strong support for global democracy
“Democracy without Borders” (DwB) performed a global survey with 177k people covering 101 countries (home from 90% of the global population) asking the following question: “Would you support or oppose the creation of a citizen-elected World Parliament to handle global issues?”