Why International Organizations Hate Politics

International organizations are often seen as apolitical.…


Changing Hands

Leading an international organization is a tough job. But…


In the Name of the Secretary-General

As spokesperson for the last three Secretaries-General of…


The United Nations’ ‘Wild West’ of Artificial Intelligence

For an organization like the United Nations, artificial…


Who Owns Space’s Natural Resources?

Space governance is emerging as a major issue of our time.…


Covid-19 and the End of “Global Health”

Covid-19 has unveiled big problems with the world's…


Revisiting Weber’s Spirit of Capitalism

The world must live up to tough challenges today, and the…


“Zoomplomacy” in Practice

Videoconferencing has changed the face of diplomacy during…


To Un-govern?

In many respects, complexity makes the world difficult to…


Grasping Malfunctional International Organizations

In a world of bad news, it can be tempting to point fingers…