Most reports on the labor-market effects of the first wave of COVID-19 have pointed to women, low-skilled workers and other vulnerable groups being more affected. Research on the topic shows a more...

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The eruption of war exposes women to increased gender-based violence, in the immediate conflict area as well as in the countries where they seek refuge. Acknowledging the specific conflict-related...

How consumer behaviors shifted during the COVID-19 crisis.

Named after a famous quote from 1995 by football player Eric Cantona, the film When the Seagulls follow the Trawler was born out of Klas Barbrosson’s own ornithophobia (fear of birds). “The idea for...

What was the Swedish government's approach to the pandemic, and how was it received in Sweden?

There are great expectations that vaccinations will enable a return to normality from COVID-19. However, there is massive variation in vaccination efforts, vaccine access, and attitudes to vaccination...

We caught up with Matilda Molander, alumna of the first edition of the course "Applied History: World Orders and Contemporary Challenges", which is offered by the Center for Statecraft and Strategic...

A fundamental shift in how organizations need to create innovation and practice leadership is on the way.