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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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“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
"Consequences Beyond the West": Special Rights and the Future of Multilateralism
trade and inequality
trade and inequality
Blog Post
10.9.2024

"Consequences Beyond the West": Special Rights and the Future of Multilateralism

In the wake of decolonization, many international institutions introduced special rights for developing states. In their new book, Clara Weinhardt, Klaus Dingwerth, Julian Eckl and their co-authors discuss how the rise of states like China, Brazil, and India has cast these measures in new light.
Clara Weinhardt, Klaus Dingwerth, and Julian Eckl
"Lack of Coverage Makes IOs Vulnerable": International Organisations and Media Visibility in the West
strategic communication
strategic communication
Blog Post
22.7.2024

"Lack of Coverage Makes IOs Vulnerable": International Organisations and Media Visibility in the West

Do international organisations have a PR problem? A breakdown of new research on the relationship between tangibility and the image of IOs in Western states.
Navigating Uncertainty: What to Expect from the 2024 NATO Summit
EU foreign policy
EU foreign policy
Blog Post
2.7.2024

Navigating Uncertainty: What to Expect from the 2024 NATO Summit

Ahead of NATO's 75th Summit, the Alliance is facing a myriad of crises. Expert Leonard Schütte on what to expect from the upcoming Washington summit and what success could look like.
Leonard Schuette
“International Institutions Are Surprisingly Robust”: The Case for Sticking with Multilateralism
academic theories
academic theories
Blog Post
25.6.2024

“International Institutions Are Surprisingly Robust”: The Case for Sticking with Multilateralism

Major powers are increasingly approaching global problems through a zero-sum lens. Is multilateralism on its last leg? In his inaugural lecture as Professor of International Security and Cooperation at Maastricht University, ENSURED Project Coordinator Prof. Dr. Hylke Dijkstra will argue that it is not. Here’s a preview.
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
Katharina Nachbar
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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