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In this podcast, David Runciman talks to historian Gary Gerstle about how the idea of the polycrisis was originally conceived, what its current popularity reveals about our times, and whether we are truly experiencing a polycrisis or something else entirely. They also explore questions such as: Why is it comforting to think that the crises […]
The History of Bad Ideas: Polycrisis Read More »
In this webinar, historian Daniel Hoyer examines the concept of the polycrisis through a historical lens. He explores the lessons past societies offer for understanding today’s complex global challenges and discusses the critical role of youth in shaping responses to the current polycrisis.
Youth in the Polycrisis Read More »
In this article, the authors reframe the concept of polycrisis through a decolonial lens, emphasizing the need to center global South experiences in understanding interlocking crises. Drawing on examples such as Pakistan’s climate-induced debt spiral and Puerto Rico’s post-disaster vulnerabilities, the authors argue that colonial legacies and global financial architectures continue to shape crisis dynamics.
Decolonising Polycrisis: Southern Perspectives on Interlocking Crises Read More »
The authors examine the implications of polycrisis for the housing market. Using a qualitative desktop study and thematic analysis, they identify key contributing factors including economic inequality, climate change, political instability, and technological disruption. The study highlights how polycrisis affects both housing market regulators and participants, resulting in reduced property values, increased financial risks, and
Polycrisis: Factors, Impacts, and Responses in the Housing Market Read More »
This report provides a synthesis of national approaches to managing emerging critical risks, drawing on case studies from Ireland, Israel, Korea, and the United States. Using a bespoke maturity model, it assesses how advanced each of the four OECD countries is across key dimensions of risk governance, highlighting strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in
Managing Emerging Critical Risks : Case Studies and Cross-Country Synthesis Report Read More »
The author examines the use of the polycrisis concept in public policy and administration research, highlighting its potential for addressing complex challenges but noting a frequent lack of conceptual clarity and analytical depth. Polycrises are often treated as static and uniform, despite their dynamic and multifaceted nature. To strengthen its application, the author proposes clearer
Beyond the Buzzword: Rethinking Polycrises in Public Policy and Administration Research Read More »
This article examines two distinct but related approaches to the global risk landscape: one explores how risks emerge from complex global systems, while the other focuses on worst-case outcomes. The authors present a framework that connects these perspectives, highlighting how emergent properties of the global system—such as hazards, amplification, vulnerability, and latent risks—drive the potential
Systemic Contributions to Global Catastrophic Risk Read More »
The authors examine counter-hegemony through a comparative analysis of the Italian mondine and the Black Panther Party. This study offers a theoretical foundation for understanding how contemporary movements respond to the intersecting crises of today’s polycrisis.
Counter-Hegemony and Polycrisis I: How to Eat and How to Think Read More »
This article examines the potential of Aid for Trade (AfT) as a tool for building resilience in developing countries and least developed countries amid the growing complexity of global polycrisis. Drawing on evidence from a range of AfT-supported initiatives, it highlights AfT’s capacity to enhance resilience at both macro and micro levels. However, the impact
The authors investigate the evolving nature of global crises by analyzing the temporal trends, geographic distribution, and co-occurrences of shocks across 175 countries from 1970 to 2019. Their findings reveal that shocks have become increasingly co-occurring until 2000, particularly involving conflict, climate, and technological disruptions, followed by regionally varied patterns of stabilization or decline. By
