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What are the pressing challenges facing global governance? And how can multilateral actors rise to meet them? Experts from within the ENSURED project and our broader network weigh in on ways to make multilateralism fit for purpose.

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“Towards Sustainable AI for Climate Action”: The Promise, Pitfalls, and Path Forward
digitalisation
digitalisation
Blog Post
10.2.2025

“Towards Sustainable AI for Climate Action”: The Promise, Pitfalls, and Path Forward

AI may be a game-changer for climate action, but it also comes with hidden environmental and social costs. To harness its potential without deepening inequalities, we need transparent, fit-for-purpose AI solutions that serve people and the planet.
Urvashi Aneja
"Stronger Europe, Stronger Multilateralism”: Defending Global Governance Under Trump 2.0
Blog Post
20.1.2025

"Stronger Europe, Stronger Multilateralism”: Defending Global Governance Under Trump 2.0

Trump 2.0’s ‘America First’ agenda threatens to undermine key multilateral institutions, from NATO to the WTO. Europe face a critical choice: appease US demands or fill the gap to preserve international cooperation. How can European leaders bolster a more resilient global governance?
Tim Heinkelmann-Wild
"Words Like Threat, Emergency, or War": Securitising Global Health
health and pandemics
health and pandemics
Blog Post
12.12.2024

"Words Like Threat, Emergency, or War": Securitising Global Health

More and more, policymakers are framing health concerns like pandemics as security priorities. What can we learn from COVID-19 and other global health challenges about the impact of this securitisation – in Europe and beyond?
"COP29 Was a Mixed Bag": Highs and Lows of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference
climate and sustainability
climate and sustainability
Blog Post
11.12.2024

"COP29 Was a Mixed Bag": Highs and Lows of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference

Yes, COP29 was too little, too late. But it’s a reality we must accept – at least for now.
Irina Kustova, Christian Dietz, Renske van Hoof
“Lower Costs, High Flexibility, and Secrecy”: The Strategic Game of Informal Governance
Blog Post
21.11.2024

“Lower Costs, High Flexibility, and Secrecy”: The Strategic Game of Informal Governance

Informal intergovernmental organisations (IIGOs) like the G20 and BRICS are gaining prominence in global governance. But the stakes are high, especially when non-state actors are involved. What might this mean for the future of democracy?
BRICS in Transition: From the Kazan Summit to Brazil’s 2025 Presidency
EU foreign policy
EU foreign policy
Blog Post
12.11.2024

BRICS in Transition: From the Kazan Summit to Brazil’s 2025 Presidency

This year’s BRICS summit was set amidst growing geopolitical turmoil. How will the bloc develop under Brazil's 2025 presidency and what will it mean for multilateralism?
"Like a Catalyst for Pre-Existing Inequalities": Global Governance and Offshore Finance
trade and inequality
trade and inequality
Blog Post
5.11.2024

"Like a Catalyst for Pre-Existing Inequalities": Global Governance and Offshore Finance

International efforts to govern what goes on in offshore financial centres have produced mixed results. Offshore banks in particular have remained mostly untouched by any multilateral initiative, as have the enablers of offshore services: law and accouting firms.
Andrea Binder
Andrea Binder
Trump 2.0: Trigger Points for Europe?
EU foreign policy
EU foreign policy
Blog Post
21.10.2024

Trump 2.0: Trigger Points for Europe?

While Trump’s first presidency was characterised by chaos, his re-election could deliver an even heavier blow to global cooperation. Looking ahead, Europe must redefine its role in the world order and build alliances beyond the usual suspects.
Stephan Klingebiel
Max-Otto Baumann
Stephan Klingebiel, Max-Otto Baumann
“Recommit to Multilateralism”: What to Expect from the Summit of the Future
intersecting policies
intersecting policies
Blog Post
19.9.2024

“Recommit to Multilateralism”: What to Expect from the Summit of the Future

The upcoming Summit of the Future is an opportunity for UN member states to examine the state of global cooperation, says expert Eugene Chen. Here's why that matters.
Eugene Chen
Oliver Jung
Henning Schmidtke
Victoria Ubierna
Samuel King
Tomáš Boukal
Vasileios Rizos
Felix Peerboom
Óscar Fernández
Mauro Calise
Francesca Maremonti
Christian Dietz
Ha Eun Choi
Yuliia Kurnyshova
Mihaela Papa
Paulo Esteves
Kai Michael Kenkel
Jayati Srivastava
Li Siqi
Tu Xinquan
Andrew Firmin
Inés Pousadela
Andrey Makarychev
Stephanie Hofmann
Federica Marconi
Ettore Greco
Wade Hoxtell
Sonya Sugrobova
Amanda Pridmore
Andrea Liese
Thomas Sommerer
Petr Janský
Jan Karlas
Michal Parizek
Monica Alessi
Irina Kustova
Steven Blockmans
Franziska Petri
Katja Biedenkopf
Ludovica Pagliara
Soetkin Verhaegen
Mirko Heinzel
Lilian Tsourdi
Clara Weinhardt
Hylke Dijkstra
This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.
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