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The Indispensability of Diplomacy

In an age marked by digital disruption, shifting power dynamics, and increasing demands for transparency, the practice of diplomacy is under pressure like never before. In this article, Professor Jussi Hanhimäki explores the historical roots of diplomacy and reflects...

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Does the UN Actually Make a Difference?

Does the UN Actually Make a Difference?

Reflections by Cécile Molinier, former senior UN official Anniversaries are cause for celebration, and for reflections on past and current achievements. Yet, reflections on the UN’s 75th anniversary have been far from celebratory, and the gloom is magnified by concern...

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The Power of Biases: Think Slow, Act Fast

The Power of Biases: Think Slow, Act Fast

Over the years, the field of decision-making was diagnosed through the lens of behavioral science and economics. It was found that decision-makers and negotiators can fall victim to their mental predispositions. While professionals often aspire to reach rational...

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Philanthropy in the New Normal – Time to Trust

Philanthropy in the New Normal – Time to Trust

Swift and bold response In the Covid-19 crisis and the global response to the pandemic, inequalities between social classes as well as racial inequities have been exacerbated. Besides governmental and corporate actors, philanthropy has responded vigorously to the...

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Crises Reveal UN Shortcomings

Crises Reveal UN Shortcomings

Writers on this blog and elsewhere have decried the retreat from multilateral solutions by many of the world’s current leaders, led by US president Donald Trump. They are not looking to the (United Nations) UN and other multilateral institutions to find solutions to...

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COVID, Crisis and Change in Global Governance

COVID, Crisis and Change in Global Governance

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to have serious domestic and international political consequences and to exacerbate existing trends to reshape the landscape of international and transnational institutions. These six trends, when combined, could be dangerous for the structure of global governance as we know it.

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Module 1 is officially underway!Our Executive Education Development Policies & Practices Programme – English‑Speaking Africa group has officially started its first online module with Matteo Guidotti, in partnership with University of Ghana Business School.This year, we’re proud to welcome participants from Malawi, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Liberia, Tanzania, and Ethiopia, supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. 🌍On Day 2, Dr Caroline Gaudron from Médecins Sans Frontières delivered a powerful presentation on “The triple nexus: the case study of northern Mozambique”—a course that was very well received and highly appreciated by the participants.Here’s to an inspiring start for our 2025–2026 cohort! 💡#ExecutiveEducation #DevelopmentPolicy #CapacityBuilding #LeadershipDevelopment #InternationalDevelopment #GlobalSouth #SDGs #GenevaGraduateInstitute #EducationForImpact #PublicPolicy ... See MoreSee Less
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