The Corona pandemic underlines the continued importance of improving foresight capabilities. Over the past decade, we have been confronted with an abundance of unexpected situations: the global refugee and migration crisis, the annexation of Crimea by Russia, the election of Donald Trump, and Brexit – all of which caught states and societies off guard. It is therefore no surprise that uneasiness about the volatility of global affairs is growing, particularly in politics. No policy-maker will feel comfortable making decisions that affect the security of the population and the welfare of the nation – especially under time pressure and with a …read more
Source:: German Institute for International and Security Affairs
