Global Arena Research Institute (GARI) connects ideas, people and institutions and is establishing a revolutionary interdisciplinary research centre that aims to alter the understanding of global processes and interactions. Its research centre combines pioneering ways of analysing global-scale data on flows, interactions and political and regulatory frameworks. The centre serves as a hub that links the world's innovative research institutions, public, governmental, international organizations and corporate partners so that the research is responsive to and reflective of the needs and challenges that are channelled through this community. GARI links technological progress with the most pressing challenges of today’s world.