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The Return of Empire? Rethinking Colonialism in a Fragmenting World Order
Dennis Snower, Margo Thomas Article
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Our blogs aim to capture the main features of global problems, analyze them and suggest partial or full-fledged solutions, thereby making innovative and actionable contributions toward a more sustainable, inclusive, prosperous and peaceful world.
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Rebuilding Trust in a Polarized World: Reflections from the 12th China and Globalization Forum
Sebastian Schwark Event Report
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Roundtable discussion on ‘EU-Latin America green partnership: what role can trade and investments play?
Rémy Weber Event Report
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The CEEW-GSI India Roundtables: Unpacking the Geopolitics and Macroeconomics of Mid-Century Development Goals
Helge Sigurd Næss-Schmidt Event Report
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Shaping the Future: Human Flourishing and Mid-Century Development Goals
Rémy Weber Blog post
Shaping a Pro-Human AI Future: GSI’s Key Takeaways from the India AI Impact Summit
Mateo Rodriguez Event Report
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Privacy Is Either for Everyone – Or It Is for No One
Udbhav Tiwari, Paul F. NemitzIn this first episode of the Global Solutions Talk video interview format, Paul Nemitz, Fellow of the Global Solutions Initiative and Professor at the College of Europe, speaks with Udbhav Tiwari from…
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How Kenya Is Tackling Poverty Reduction By Supporting the Growth of MSMEs
Stefan Heinke, Wycliffe OparanyaIn the second episode of Global Solutions Talk, Stefan Heinke, Fellow of the Global Solutions Initiative and Sustainability and Business Development Advisor at Chanzi Ltd., speaks with Hon. Wycliffe Oparanya,…
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Environmental Protection Does Not Automatically Mean Climate Protection
Nicolas J.A. Buchoud, Izabella TeixeiraIn this episode Izabella Teixeira, Co-Chair of the UN Environment Programme’s International Resource Panel, speaks with Nicolas J.A. Buchoud, Co-Chair of the T20 Infrastructure Task Force, about Brazil’s new…
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Our podcasts feature insights, research, and activities from GSI and our network through relaxed, in-depth conversations with global thought leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and leading figures from civil society.
Episode 1: Multilateralism in a Fragmented World
Vidisha Mishra, Ole Spies, Dennis Snower, Elizabeth SidiropoulosIn this inaugural episode, GSI President Professor Dennis J. Snower speaks with Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, Chief Executive of the South African Institute of International Affairs, about South Africa’s…
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Episode 2: Emerging Powers, Evolving Platforms
Vidisha Mishra, Ole Spies, Dennis Snower, Bambang BrodjonegoroIn this episode, we sit down with Prof. Bambang Brodjonegoro, former Indonesian Finance Minister, key architect of Indonesia’s G20 presidency, and incoming Dean of the Asian Development Bank Institute,…
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Our publications address shared global problems, focusing on issues such as climate change and SDGs, biodiversity loss, equality, social and financial needs, the role of digital technologies and AI, multilateralism and global governance, access to natural resources, trade disruptions and security. They are made up of longer papers and action-oriented briefs.
Next Steps for the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Integration into Wider Climate Diplomacy
Helge Sigurd Næss-SchmidtThe European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) marks a pivotal step in aligning climate ambition with global trade. As carbon- and trade-exposed industries—such as shipping, aviation,…
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From Silos to Synergies: Aligning Multilateral Climate Funds with Inequality Reduction
Anthony Kamande, Arabo Ewinyu, Daniel Suryadarma, João Francisco Araújo Maria, Lauren Hermanus, Mikatekiso Kubayi, Miriam W. Orio Omolo, Nithi Nesadurai, Rawane Yasser, Rémy Weber, Sandra PaulsenDeep inequalities persist in today’s world – both between countries and within societies. Currently, 71% of the global population live in countries where socio-economic inequality is rising, and…
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Catalysing Positive Digital Infrastructure Innovation
Vidisha Mishra, Christian Kastrop, Sarah Nicole, Jeb Bell, Astha Kapoor, Louise Karczeski, Jonas KgomoThis policy brief calls for a redesign of global digital infrastructure to center citizen agency, equity, and sustainability. As data increasingly drives economic and social power, current models –…
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How to Make the UN's AI Modalities Resolution Count
Vidisha Mishra, Nicole MangerOn August 26, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/79/325 (the AI Modalities Resolution) by consensus and without a vote, after months of negotiations. At a time when consensus is elusive…
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Beyond Pledges
Helge Sigurd Næss-SchmidtThe global community has defined ambitious goals for the attainment of economic, social and environmental objectives, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on Emerging Market and…
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When the Dollar Falls
LONDON – For decades, the dollar’s position as the world’s leading reserve currency has provided the United States with extraordinary advantages: the ability to borrow at low interest rates, run…
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The Future of Work Is Local
The Just Transition movement supports and advocates for the transfer of employment from carbon-based to green economies in a socially equitable way. But the changing nature of employment, now supercharged…
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Bridging the Data Gap: How the Data-to-Policy Navigator Empowers Policymakers
You cannot solve 21st-century problems with 20th-century tools. Yet too often, governments are flying blind – trying to navigate climate shocks, gender inequality, and pandemic fallout without the data…
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Redefining Prosperity: Placing Well-being at the Heart of Policy
There is growing recognition around the globe that prosperity can no longer be defined solely in terms of gross domestic product (GDP). This is further demonstrated in the priorities set by South Africa…
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Episode 2: Emerging Powers, Evolving Platforms
In this episode, we sit down with Prof. Bambang Brodjonegoro, former Indonesian Finance Minister, key architect of Indonesia’s G20 presidency, and incoming Dean of the Asian Development Bank Institute,…