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A girl plays with a ball decorated as globe in front of buildings during the Global Climate Strike of the Fridays for Future movement in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 20, 2019.
Shared Leadership: What the World Needs Now
Jul 03, 2024
What should a new order look like, who will build it, and how will it be respected? While the answers are difficult, it is clear that shared leadership is necessary to meet today’s challenges.
Jun 20, 2024
Group of Seven (G7) and invited leaders pose for a family photo on the second day of the G7 summit in Savelletri, Italy on June 14, 2024. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

Global Perspectives on the G7 Summit: Significant Achievements But Uncertainty Abounds

In this global perspective roundup, seven experts reflect on the significant outcomes of the Group of Seven (G7) summit and highlight the uncertainty of future accomplishments given domestic political turmoil in almost all G7 countries.
Group of Seven (G7) and invited leaders pose for a family photo on the second day of the G7 summit in Savelletri, Italy on June 14, 2024. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
In this global perspective roundup, seven experts reflect on the significant outcomes of the Group of Seven (G7) summit and highlight the uncertainty of future accomplishments given domestic political turmoil in almost all G7 countries.
Jun 04, 2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump leaves the New York State Supreme Court looking downtrodden on May 30, 2024. JUSTIN LANE/Pool via REUTERS

The Global Implications of Trump’s Conviction

Trump's conviction is a blow to global U.S. standing, increases anxiety in close allies, and previews a new debased discourse on democracy.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump leaves the New York State Supreme Court looking downtrodden on May 30, 2024. JUSTIN LANE/Pool via REUTERS
Trump's conviction is a blow to global U.S. standing, increases anxiety in close allies, and previews a new debased discourse on democracy.
May 28, 2024
A woman passes in the forefront of an artificial intelligence sign in shades of futuristic blue is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China on July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song

Global Perspectives on the AI for Good Global Summit

Four Council of Councils experts preview the 2024 AI for Good Global Summit and write on what they think should be the highest priority for leaders on a consensus AI policy.
A woman passes in the forefront of an artificial intelligence sign in shades of futuristic blue is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China on July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song
Four Council of Councils experts preview the 2024 AI for Good Global Summit and write on what they think should be the highest priority for leaders on a consensus AI policy.
Apr 01, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin turns to his right and Chinese President Xi Jinping turns to his left as they enter a room with a golden door before talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia on March 21, 2023. Sputnik/Mikhail Tereshchenko/Pool via REUTERS

A Chinese Scholar’s Perspective on the Russia-Ukraine War

Signs indicate that Russia’s eurocentric mindset and strategic thinking continue to hold sway. In this sense, Russia is bound to be more determined regarding Ukraine than other actors such as the United States and Europe.
Russian President Vladimir Putin turns to his right and Chinese President Xi Jinping turns to his left as they enter a room with a golden door before talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia on March 21, 2023. Sputnik/Mikhail Tereshchenko/Pool via REUTERS
Signs indicate that Russia’s eurocentric mindset and strategic thinking continue to hold sway. In this sense, Russia is bound to be more determined regarding Ukraine than other actors such as the United States and Europe.
Mar 06, 2024
Delegates are seated on a platform on a large stage underneath a conference banner for the thirteenth World Trade Organization ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on February 26, 2024. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi

The WTO at a Crossroads: What the Failed Ministerial Conference Means

The World Trade Organization (WTO) held its thirteenth ministerial conference (MC13) last week in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Five CoC experts assess the ministerial conference’s failure to break the deadlock on new initiatives and how smaller joint initiatives could be the future of world trade.
Delegates are seated on a platform on a large stage underneath a conference banner for the thirteenth World Trade Organization ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on February 26, 2024. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi
The World Trade Organization (WTO) held its thirteenth ministerial conference (MC13) last week in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Five CoC experts assess the ministerial conference’s failure to break the deadlock on new initiatives and how smaller joint initiatives could be the future of world trade.
Feb 21, 2024
Ukrainian servicemen rest at their positions in a dark, deep trench after a fight, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, near Bakhmut, Ukraine on May 11, 2023. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty/Serhii Nuzhnenko via REUTERS

Global Perspectives on Ending the Russia-Ukraine War

Sixteen Council of Councils experts from thirteen countries reflect on ways to contain or end the Russia-Ukraine war. The responses differ sharply in some cases, demonstrating a divided world’s approach to a complex situation.
Ukrainian servicemen rest at their positions in a dark, deep trench after a fight, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, near Bakhmut, Ukraine on May 11, 2023. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty/Serhii Nuzhnenko via REUTERS
Sixteen Council of Councils experts from thirteen countries reflect on ways to contain or end the Russia-Ukraine war. The responses differ sharply in some cases, demonstrating a divided world’s approach to a complex situation.
Dec 21, 2023
Luke Jerram's “Floating Earth,” an art installation of an illuminated globe sitting in water at night as part of the Eurovision celebrations in Liverpool, England on April 28, 2023. REUTERS/Molly Darlington

Global Summits to Watch in 2024: Ambitious Targets Require Real Action

In 2024, global summits will continue to play a crucial role in bringing world leaders together to drive commitments and coordinate responses to global challenges. Here’s what to expect at the ten most important summits of 2024.
Luke Jerram's “Floating Earth,” an art installation of an illuminated globe sitting in water at night as part of the Eurovision celebrations in Liverpool, England on April 28, 2023. REUTERS/Molly Darlington
In 2024, global summits will continue to play a crucial role in bringing world leaders together to drive commitments and coordinate responses to global challenges. Here’s what to expect at the ten most important summits of 2024.
Dec 15, 2023
COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber stands and applauds on stage with other dignitaries in front of a giant green backdrop at the plenary at the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on December 13, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

COP28: Significant Progress but Disappointing Ambition

Five CoC experts assess the UN climate summit as a set of mixed outcomes, citing agreements that included loopholes, deferred decisions on difficult issues, and relatively low levels of funding pledges compared to what is needed to make progress as the planet continues to warm.
COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber stands and applauds on stage with other dignitaries in front of a giant green backdrop at the plenary at the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on December 13, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
Five CoC experts assess the UN climate summit as a set of mixed outcomes, citing agreements that included loopholes, deferred decisions on difficult issues, and relatively low levels of funding pledges compared to what is needed to make progress as the planet continues to warm.
Dec 08, 2023
A man walks past an illuminated panel in bright orange light bearing the words of the last three articles of the Universal declaration of Human Rights in Spanish and English at the international convention centre in Barcelona on November 27, 2005. (Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)

Reflecting on and Recharging the Universal Declaration of Human Rights after Seventy-Five Years

Seven experts reflect on the legacy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights after seventy-five years, and offer insights into the role it should play amid an erosion of human rights, the outbreak of wars, a tsunami of emerging technologies, and instances of religious intolerance.
A man walks past an illuminated panel in bright orange light bearing the words of the last three articles of the Universal declaration of Human Rights in Spanish and English at the international convention centre in Barcelona on November 27, 2005. (Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)
Seven experts reflect on the legacy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights after seventy-five years, and offer insights into the role it should play amid an erosion of human rights, the outbreak of wars, a tsunami of emerging technologies, and instances of religious intolerance.
Oct 12, 2023
A man runs on a road as fire intensely burns from two demolished cars on a debris covered street after rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, Israel on October 7, 2023.

Global Perspectives on the Hamas Attacks on Israel

Council of Councils (CoC) experts from Saudi Arabia, Germany, China, and Italy react to the surprise assault by Gaza militants on Israel on October 7, detail the regional and international implications, and propose ways forward for managing or ending the conflict in this Global Perspectives Roundup.
A man runs on a road as fire intensely burns from two demolished cars on a debris covered street after rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, Israel on October 7, 2023.
Council of Councils (CoC) experts from Saudi Arabia, Germany, China, and Italy react to the surprise assault by Gaza militants on Israel on October 7, detail the regional and international implications, and propose ways forward for managing or ending the conflict in this Global Perspectives Roundup.