

A more stable US-China relationship?
It was no Nixon visit but neither was it Trump 1.0. The apparent stability, predictability & mutual respect evident in the Trump-Xi summit may - if it can be sustained - serve as the basis for a new, sustainable international order. That’s progress, after the escalating confrontation of the last decade.
May 234 min read


UN at 80: why we need a new, sustainable internationalism
The only way to reinvigorate the UN for the next 80 years will be to adapt to a greater diversity of voices and to ensure the new big powers are stakeholders and not outsiders. A place where each is respected and heard, no matter how different our views may be.
Sep 28, 20254 min read


The old theories don't fit the new world order
A new, sustainable internationalism is needed to grapple with diversity and multipolarity. We need to build trust, not undermine it.
Feb 15, 20254 min read


Are the 2020s doomed to be a repeat of the 1920s?
As ethno-nationalist populism & propaganda threaten human society, we need leaders who can offer an alternative to confrontation & conflict
Jan 22, 20254 min read


Civilizations Don't Have to Clash
Civilizations need to do more to understand each other. It’s the key to solving challenges from climate & geopolitical conflict to AI risks
Jan 1, 20255 min read


Hungary is becoming Europe's electric vehicle hub
Already a host for European carmakers switching to EVs, Hungary’s welcoming of major Chinese carmakers such as BYD will boost its ambition
Jan 1, 20253 min read



