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U.S. President Joe Biden walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Filoli estate on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Woodside, California, U.S., November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Why the U.S. Presidential Election Matters for the Indo-Pacific
Sep 16, 2024

The November 2024 U.S. presidential election will have serious implications for the world. In the second of a five-part series, this global perspectives roundup features four reflections on why the U.S. election outcome matters for the Indo-Pacific.

Sep 03, 2024
Two national flags of Ukraine flank the European Union flag in the foreground to the NATO emblem with storm clouds in the background in central Kyiv, Ukraine on July 11, 2023. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Why the U.S. Presidential Election Matters for Europe

The November 2024 U.S. presidential election will have serious implications for the world. In the first of a five-part series, this global perspectives roundup features four reflections on why the U.S. election outcome matters for Europe.
Two national flags of Ukraine flank the European Union flag in the foreground to the NATO emblem with storm clouds in the background in central Kyiv, Ukraine on July 11, 2023. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
The November 2024 U.S. presidential election will have serious implications for the world. In the first of a five-part series, this global perspectives roundup features four reflections on why the U.S. election outcome matters for Europe.
Jul 17, 2024
Leaders attend a meeting of the North Atlantic Council at a huge roundtable in a dark room with banners on the wall during the NATO summit in Washington, DC, on July 11, 2024.

Trump and NATO: Global Perspectives on the 2024 NATO Summit and America

Council of Councils experts react to commitments made at the NATO summit, and the alliance's future given the uncertainty of the upcoming U.S. election.
Leaders attend a meeting of the North Atlantic Council at a huge roundtable in a dark room with banners on the wall during the NATO summit in Washington, DC, on July 11, 2024.
Council of Councils experts react to commitments made at the NATO summit, and the alliance's future given the uncertainty of the upcoming U.S. election.
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.
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 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.