The Agenda

How the conflict in Iran is sending shockwaves to the global tourism industry?

Is the conflict in Iran leading the market to reconsider the dollar's role in the global economy?

Experts share their views about the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on the world's reliance on fossil fuels.

What does the visit say about the Spanish economy, and the country's position on the world stage?

Technological innovation has been placed at the very heart of China's 15th Five-Year Plan. What is going to drive that innovation? And what exactly is China doing differently?

How much does the conflict in Iran cost in the global economy, and who will pay the price?

Analysts examine how U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran are widening the rift between the United States and Europe.

Experts share their perspectives on how U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran threaten to spark a global energy crisis.

Analysts share their opinions on how key tasks unveiled during China’s annual political gatherings will shape the country’s development and its international relations in the future.

Analysts share their opinions on how China, Europe and the United States will confront a shifting multipolar world.

With the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics well underway, analysts share their opinions on the relationship between climate change and the future of the winter sporting event.

Analysts share their opinions on how artificial intelligence is shaping the world, including in healthcare and cultural sectors.

In this episode of The Agenda, we examine ties between the UK and China as Keir Starmer became the first British Prime Minister to visit China in eight years.

In this episode, The Agenda spoke to Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, about what a spirit of dialogue meant to the nuclear industry.

In a world more interconnected than ever, what is the real cost of being alone?

The White House has said a range of "options" are being explored to acquire Greenland, including the use of force. How has the world's largest island become the epicenter of the latest geopolitical struggle?

The year of 2025 was a busy year for diplomatic trips between China and Europe. What might 2026 hold for the future of China-EU relationship?

As we head into 2026, how are the rules for global cooperation changing?

For more than half a century, Silicon Valley has stood as the epicenter of global technology. Yet in recent years, China’s rapid rise has begun to challenge that dominance. How will this technological competition evolve — and are other countries positioned to become key global players?

As Australia bans all under-16s from using social media platforms such as Tiktok, Facebook and YouTube, is the rest of the world ready to follow suit?

How is the U.S. changing its approach to domestic and global affairs? And what does that mean for the rest of the world?

What does the latest UK budget say about the state of the British economy and its standing on the world stage?

As artificial intelligence spreads into almost every aspect of our lives, concerns over its regulation are becoming increasingly acute. Who's really in control of the global race for AI governance?

One month on from the ceasefire agreement, we examine the real human and economic cost of the conflict in Gaza.

As the world gears up for the COP30 climate gathering in Brazil, what needs to be done to try to save the planet?