Michael Mandelbaum discusses American foreign policy, great-power rivalry, nuclear risks, and the future of the rules-based international order.

As geopolitical fragmentation deepens, Ambassador Juan González-Barba reflects on Europe's future, the power of shared values, and how principled cooperation can help shape a more stable international order.

As grand corruption erodes democracy, security, and public trust, Allan Rock explores the case for an International Anti-Corruption Court, the future of UN reform, and the stronger global institutions needed to uphold the rule of law.

A timely conversation on UN reform, collective security failures, and how to strengthen global institutions to address today’s systemic risks.

Jojo Mehta explains the global push to criminalize ecocide, outlining its legal, political, and practical impact in a compelling case for systemic change.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping journalism, information ecosystems, and democratic governance. Julia Haas explores how AI-driven disinformation, algorithmic power, and platform monopolies are transforming media freedom—and what governments, newsrooms, and multilateral institutions must do to respond.

Amid geopolitical fragmentation and institutional deadlock, this conversation asks whether the United Nations faces a constitutional crossroads. Peter J. Hoffman explores how a Second UN Charter could restore legitimacy and rethink global security.

A hopeful conversation about why meaningful UN reform is finally within reach — and the growing coalition pushing for it.

A return to great power deal-making as happened at the 1945 Yalta Conference that shaped a new global order will not be as effective as an order that is more inclusive, democratic, and rules-based, better able to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

The UN has evolved beyond its Charter, responding to the impact of new technologies, shifts in the global economic and political power of its members, and other factors. Now we need to address the UN’s legitimacy and prospects for meaningful reform in a fragmented global order.

The concept of inclusion has evolved in recent decades from a focus on sovereign states to the importance of peoples. Why is it that the voices of other stakeholders, such as women, indigenous peoples and youth, are vital for the future of peace and prosperity?

Facing multiple crises across a broad front, the world urgently needs a new global social contract and the corresponding institutional architecture to support it. This is not just a long-term goal; we need it now to ensure human survival.

The crisis in the Middle East is an intractable conflict, a source of suffering and strife for millions of people. Could the crisis pave the way for greater regional cohesion and a path for peace over the longer term? And is part of the solution the empowerment of its women?

What are some of the factors that have led to a renewed arms race, after the hopeful days at the end of the Cold War? What are the chances of a fair settlement in the Ukraine war and will China play an increasingly constructive role on security matters in coming years?

What is the impact of individuals upon history and is it true that our past is largely reflected in the biographies of (mostly) great men? And what lessons can we learn from the good uses and misuses of power for human welfare?