Building Digital Infrastructure Ready for the AI Era
Based on a year-long study of 13 countries across 5 continents, this report finds that digital infrastructure has become a core instrument of governance, shaping state capacity, public trust,…
Results
The ⿻ Plural Stack
The paper introduces “plural protocol ecosystems” as a comprehensive alternative to the centralized, extractive digital infrastructures currently dominated by massive tech monopolies. It argues that…
Solution Spaces
Next Steps for the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Integration into Wider Climate Diplomacy
The 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,…
Building Digital Infrastructure for the AI Era
This joint briefing addresses one of today’s most pressing governance challenges: how can “Middle Power” states develop digital infrastructure while navigating digital sovereignty imperatives, safeguarding…
Reconstructing Global Cooperation in a Neorealist Moment
The global order is undergoing a fundamental shift towards a “Neorealist Moment,” in which power politics has returned to the center of international relations and multilateral frameworks are fragmenting along…
Roadmap for G20 Nations to Scale Green Hydrogen Trade and Navigate Energy Security and Economic Resilience
Green hydrogen is emerging as a key driver of economic growth and energy security, offering G20 nations a viable path to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and enhance…
Well-being in the United States: Insights from the Global Flourishing Study
This paper presents findings from the U.S. Wave 1 data of the Global Flourishing Study (GFS). The analysis examines outcomes of flourishing across three key sociodemographic variables: age, education,…
The T20 Communiqué
This essential document draws on the collective expertise of the T20’s five Task Forces, covering crucial areas: Trade and Investment, Digital Transformation, Financing for Sustainable Development, Solidarity…
G20 Johannesburg Leaders’ Declaration
The G20 Johannesburg Summit, held on 22–23 November 2025, marked a historic gathering on African soil, emphasizing solidarity, equality, and sustainability. The Leaders’ Declaration outlines a…
The Stablecoin Threat
Far too little attention has been paid to the fact that stablecoins could erode governments’ control over money and debt, fundamentally reshaping how modern economies manage inflation, stabilize markets,…