Ahead of the International Monetary Fund-World Bank Annual Meeting in Bangkok, frontline nations call for  financial liberation from the debt traps and failed prescriptions of International Financial Institutions. By Lidy Nacpil and Jean Saldanha, Ucizi Ngulube

The next UN Secretary-General will take over the most prominent position in multilateral governance at a time when multilateralism is arguably at its nadir. Adapting to today’s multipolar reality will require instilling a renewed sense of purpose and demanding more of member states. By Philipp Schönrock

Climate shocks can disrupt services that millions of vulnerable people rely on, yet care is largely absent from adaptation plans and national funding estimates. Investing in climate-resilient care can prevent cascading health and economic crises while creating jobs and easing pressure on public budgets. By Caren Grown and Kendall Trelegan

While there is no single prescription for energy security, strengthening 'response capacity,' such as by establishing stockpiles, substituting sources, and diversifying suppliers, is essential. The point is not to eliminate vulnerabilities altogether, but to ensure that there are options when disruption arrives. By Diego Hernandez Diaz, Luciano Di Fiori and Tiago Devesa