Strengthening Global Governance

Addressing global governance deficits with innovative solutions

In the face of growing mass violence in fragile states, the threat of runway climate change, and fears of devastating cross-border economic shocks and cyber-attacks, the world needs a new kind of leadership, combined with new tools, networks, and institutions. Beginning with Albright-Gambari Commission on Global Security, Justice & Governance (2014-2015) and follow-on Just Security 2020 Program (2016-2020), the Stimson Center has worked to strengthen and innovate global governance, to ensure that neither justice nor security imperatives are neglected by critical international policy debates. Building on this foundation and as a contribution to the new Global Governance Innovation Network, the Stimson Center will continue to conduct pioneering research and present practical proposals for strengthening global governance to better respond to 21st century threats, challenges and opportunities.

Innovation Agenda

UN75 & Beyond

Op-Ed
Joris Larik • Richard Ponzio
Report
Banou Arjomand • William Durch • Joris Larik...
Project Note
William Durch • Marina Kumskova • Cristina Petcu...

Doha Forum Collaboration

Reports & Events

Global Governance Innovation Perspectives

Issue Brief
Dr. Vesselin Popovski
Issue Brief
Arunabha Ghosh • Joris Larik • Cristina Petcu...

Latest

Commentary
As global challenges reshape the international order and cooperation erodes, the United Nations could elect its first female Secretary-General, bringing a fresh perspective to the organization after 80 years
Nicole Crawford • Rebecca Snyder
Press Release
New report on global governance reform released in partnership with Doha Forum, IPI, and HBKU explores “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress”
Report
By offering concrete proposals for innovating global and regional governance to promote and safeguard justice in all its dimensions, this report gives Doha Forum participants and concerned citizens and governments worldwide the tools to chart a course toward a more just, more prosperous, and safer future for all
Richard Ponzio • Rebecca Snyder • Neermala Persaud...
Policy Memo
United Nations Member States must work closely with their Secretariat to fully leverage the “UN80 Initiative” to help create a more agile, cost-effective, and impactful UN system
Richard Ponzio
Commentary
How the upcoming BRICS and G20 Summits can reinforce global action on climate, inequality, and institutional reform
Richard Ponzio
Report
Creative approaches to advancing the Pact for the Future and revitalizing environmental governance through multilateral diplomacy and institutional innovation
Richard Ponzio • Nudhara Yusuf • William Durch
Op-Ed
The Pact for the Future can be a “proxy for the defense of reformed multilateralism” and help to counterbalance forces “seeking to dismantle the idea of cooperative global governance launched 80 years ago”
Richard Ponzio • Nudhara Yusuf
Project Note
Assessing and promoting implementation of the Pact for the Future and novel ideas for COP30 and other environmental policy fora
Richard Ponzio • Nudhara Yusuf • Rebecca Snyder...

News & Commentary

Commentary
As global challenges reshape the international order and cooperation erodes, the United Nations could elect its first female Secretary-General, bringing a fresh perspective to the organization after 80 years
Nicole Crawford • Rebecca Snyder
Press Release
New report on global governance reform released in partnership with Doha Forum, IPI, and HBKU explores “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress”
Commentary
How the upcoming BRICS and G20 Summits can reinforce global action on climate, inequality, and institutional reform
Richard Ponzio
Op-Ed
The Pact for the Future can be a “proxy for the defense of reformed multilateralism” and help to counterbalance forces “seeking to dismantle the idea of cooperative global governance launched 80 years ago”
Richard Ponzio • Nudhara Yusuf
Commentary
Budgetary decisions over UN secretariat internship programs are under more pressure and strain at the United Nations than ever in history
Nudhara Yusuf • Muznah Siddiqui
Op-Ed
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said he will name an Envoy for Future Generations. Who could it be, who should it be, and why?
Nudhara Yusuf • Thomas Hale • Daouia Chalali
Commentary
Discussing whether the Pact for the Future reflects the priorities of civil society and how to ensure the inclusion of civil society in the UN’s future work
Nudhara Yusuf • Albert Trithart
Commentary
The UN Summit of the Future offers a historic opportunity to adopt several far-reaching, high-impact global governance innovations in support of human security for all
Richard Ponzio • Nudhara Yusuf

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