November 16, 2025 — General
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Two Graphs
Asia’s greenhouse gas emissions have surged dramatically since 2000, overtaking all other regions and now exceeding the combined emissions of North America and Europe, which have both seen declining trends since around 2005.
While the share of young people (20–24) not in work or education has fallen or stayed stable in all four countries, the percentage who are completely disconnected—neither working, seeking work, studying, nor raising children—has risen steadily since 2000, particularly in the UK and US.
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The Idea
Mentions: Geopolitical partnerships affecting trade patterns
Geopolitical partners boosting mutual trade cooperation.
With geopolitical tensions rising, countries are increasingly favoring trade with allies over rivals. This shift is causing significant changes in global trade patterns. Countries most exposed to geopolitical tensions will see altered supply chains and trading volumes over the next 6-24 months.
Related reading:
FreightWaves: McKinsey: Geopolitical partners trading more with one another, less with rivals
Financial Times: Welcome to the new age of geoeconomics
Financial Times: Strategic interdependence is rewiring the global economy