In this episode of the Global Governance Forum podcast series, Allan Rock—former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, former Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations, and a leading advocate for international accountability—examines some of the most pressing challenges confronting the international community today.

The discussion begins with the growing threat of grand corruption and its corrosive effects on democracy, economic development, and international security, before exploring the case for the establishment of an International Anti-Corruption Court as a means of addressing impunity at the highest levels of government. The conversation then broadens to consider the future of global governance, including the effectiveness of the United Nations in responding to today’s systemic risks, prospects for Security Council reform, and the political pathways for strengthening multilateral cooperation.

Drawing on decades of experience in government, diplomacy, and international law, Allan Rock offers a thoughtful and compelling vision of how stronger international institutions and renewed commitment to the rule of law can help meet the complex challenges of the twenty-first century.