Striking differences in whether people feel more divided or less compared to pre-Covid times. US at one end, followed by Continental Europe; Japan & S Korea somewhat more divided than UK & Sweden; Aus, NZ, Taiwan, Singapore at the other end, more united. pewresearch.org/global/?p=49712

Defies stereotypes. Satisfaction with democracy is highest, and desire for major political or economic reform lowest, in New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Netherlands, Canada.

Meeting India’s foreign minister ⁦@#DrSJaishankar⁩ is always valuable. Had a constructive discussion on global and regional economic priorities and the deeper collaborations we must build.

On how citizens think about democratic governance. Over half surveyed say their system needs major changes or needs to be completely reformed. But it is the differences between places – and not just between Western and Asian countries - that is striking, and requires reflection.

With my outstanding co-leaders Mariana Mazzucato and Johan Rockström, after intense discussions with our inspiring fellow global water commissioners. Plus sharp contributions from our co-chair Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala although she couldn’t be with us in person.

I could get used to this. Thank you to Fabio and Pardo Yachts for their hospitality during my visit to Italy. This GT75 is a true work of art!

I got the chance to visit with Tanja May and the BILD team at their incredible new Axel Springer building in Berlin. The thought that my work, and especially Horizon: An American Saga is appreciated around the world is truly humbling—a dream come true.

New music from Modern West! ➡️ kevincostnermodernwest.komi.io/music/find-you… Last month, the band and I released our first song in four years exclusively to benefit the victims of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. We’re immensely proud of the support you guys were able to raise for Hope Force