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Russian President Vladimir Putin turns to his right and Chinese President Xi Jinping turns to his left as they enter a room with a golden door before talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia on March 21, 2023. Sputnik/Mikhail Tereshchenko/Pool via REUTERS
A Chinese Scholar’s Perspective on the Russia-Ukraine War
Apr 01, 2024
Signs indicate that Russia’s eurocentric mindset and strategic thinking continue to hold sway. In this sense, Russia is bound to be more determined regarding Ukraine compared to other actors such as the United States and Europe.
May 25, 2023
G7 leaders visit the Itsukushima Shrine, which is in the middle of a lake with sunlight reflecting off the water, on Miyajima Island in Hatsukaichi, Japan on Friday, May 19, 2023. Kenny Holston/Pool via REUTERS

Russia, China, and the G7’s Dilemmas: Global Perspectives on the Summit

Japan hosted the Group of Seven (G7) leaders summit in Hiroshima on May 19 through 21. The G7 stepped up its efforts to be more inclusive of the Global South’s diverse views, but the five experts writing for this Council of Councils global perspective series diverge on how effective this approach will be.
G7 leaders visit the Itsukushima Shrine, which is in the middle of a lake with sunlight reflecting off the water, on Miyajima Island in Hatsukaichi, Japan on Friday, May 19, 2023. Kenny Holston/Pool via REUTERS
Japan hosted the Group of Seven (G7) leaders summit in Hiroshima on May 19 through 21. The G7 stepped up its efforts to be more inclusive of the Global South’s diverse views, but the five experts writing for this Council of Councils global perspective series diverge on how effective this approach will be.
Apr 05, 2023
Attendees are seen on the screen as U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a virtual Summit for Democracy in Washington,DC, on March 29, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Global Perspectives on the Second Summit for Democracy

Amid a backdrop of global democratic backsliding and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, five countries cohosted the second Summit for Democracy on March 29 and 30. Five CoC experts reflect on the summit and how to sustain democracy going forward.
Attendees are seen on the screen as U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a virtual Summit for Democracy in Washington,DC, on March 29, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Amid a backdrop of global democratic backsliding and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, five countries cohosted the second Summit for Democracy on March 29 and 30. Five CoC experts reflect on the summit and how to sustain democracy going forward.
Feb 22, 2023
A Ukrainian soldier hides from a helicopter air strike amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, near Demydiv, Ukraine on March 10, 2022.

The Invasion That Shook the World

In this Council of Councils global perspective series, twenty-two experts from nineteen countries reflect on what they think are the most important impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war and what they see as a way forward in managing or ending the conflict.
A Ukrainian soldier hides from a helicopter air strike amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, near Demydiv, Ukraine on March 10, 2022.
In this Council of Councils global perspective series, twenty-two experts from nineteen countries reflect on what they think are the most important impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war and what they see as a way forward in managing or ending the conflict.
Dec 19, 2022
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising a gavel in one hand and Indonesia's President Joko Widodo’s hand in his other, stand and smile during the handover ceremony at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Bali, Indonesia on November 16, 2022.

Global Summits in 2023: A Test for the Rise of the Rest?

Many of the eight major summits in 2023 give non-Western countries the opportunity to shape the multilateral agenda. Will the world be able to rise to the occasion or will institutional and geopolitical impasses stifle multilateral action?
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising a gavel in one hand and Indonesia's President Joko Widodo’s hand in his other, stand and smile during the handover ceremony at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Bali, Indonesia on November 16, 2022.
Many of the eight major summits in 2023 give non-Western countries the opportunity to shape the multilateral agenda. Will the world be able to rise to the occasion or will institutional and geopolitical impasses stifle multilateral action?
Nov 03, 2022
Chairs surround round tables in front of a bright LED screen displaying Indonesian’s G20 theme at a meeting of the G20 finance ministers in Bali, Indonesia on July 16, 2022.

How the War in Ukraine and Big Power Tensions Could Derail the Bali G20 Summit

The Group of Twenty (G20) leaders summit is set to take place in Bali, Indonesia, on November 15 and 16 at a time of expanding global divisions. In this roundup, five experts recommend what the G20 summit’s priorities should be and reflect on what growing geopolitical tensions mean for the group's future.
Chairs surround round tables in front of a bright LED screen displaying Indonesian’s G20 theme at a meeting of the G20 finance ministers in Bali, Indonesia on July 16, 2022.
The Group of Twenty (G20) leaders summit is set to take place in Bali, Indonesia, on November 15 and 16 at a time of expanding global divisions. In this roundup, five experts recommend what the G20 summit’s priorities should be and reflect on what growing geopolitical tensions mean for the group's future.
Aug 30, 2022
Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Nations Sergiy Kyslytsya sits with his hand on his head gazing downward at the UN General Assembly during the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference in New York City on August 1, 2022

The Future of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament Is in Danger

In this Council of Councils global perspectives series, five experts analyze what this failure of the NPT Review Conference means for the future of nonproliferation and disarmament, and what might be done to strengthen the nuclear regime.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Nations Sergiy Kyslytsya sits with his hand on his head gazing downward at the UN General Assembly during the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference in New York City on August 1, 2022
In this Council of Councils global perspectives series, five experts analyze what this failure of the NPT Review Conference means for the future of nonproliferation and disarmament, and what might be done to strengthen the nuclear regime.
Jul 18, 2022
Overheated, a healthcare worker takes a break as people wait in their vehicles in long lines for the COVID-19 testing in Houston, Texas on July 7, 2020. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare

The World Can Prevent Future Pandemics. Here's How to Fund It

More than two years since the start of COVID-19, one of the biggest challenges remains financing pandemic preparedness and responses. To overcome future global health threats, the world should establish a global public health fund based on a social health insurance scheme.
Overheated, a healthcare worker takes a break as people wait in their vehicles in long lines for the COVID-19 testing in Houston, Texas on July 7, 2020. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare
More than two years since the start of COVID-19, one of the biggest challenges remains financing pandemic preparedness and responses. To overcome future global health threats, the world should establish a global public health fund based on a social health insurance scheme.
Jun 10, 2022
U.S. President Joe Biden walks off the stage with his back to the camera after speaking during the opening plenary session at the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California on June 9, 2022.

A Region Divided: What Did the Summit of the Americas Accomplish?

Leaders of twenty-three Western Hemisphere countries attended the ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles on June 6–10, with a focus on “Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future.” The summit sought cooperation on shared challenges, including economic recovery, climate change, health, and migration. The meeting showcased a divided region and is unlikely to produce any substantial outcomes, write four experts for the Council of Councils global perspectives series, but it has prompted some pragmatic first steps toward stronger regional partnerships.
U.S. President Joe Biden walks off the stage with his back to the camera after speaking during the opening plenary session at the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California on June 9, 2022.
Leaders of twenty-three Western Hemisphere countries attended the ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles on June 6–10, with a focus on “Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future.” The summit sought cooperation on shared challenges, including economic recovery, climate change, health, and migration. The meeting showcased a divided region and is unlikely to produce any substantial outcomes, write four experts for the Council of Councils global perspectives series, but it has prompted some pragmatic first steps toward stronger regional partnerships.
Mar 03, 2022
Ukrainian servicemen stand guard on a road in Kharkiv, Ukraine in front of a tank while holding weapons on February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Maksim Levin

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Will Have Lasting Implications

Russia’s military assault on Ukraine defies international law and poses one of the most alarming challenges to European security in the post-Cold War era, with ripple effects far beyond the continent. In this Council of Councils global perspectives series, four experts analyze the implications for Russia, Europe, and the world.
Ukrainian servicemen stand guard on a road in Kharkiv, Ukraine in front of a tank while holding weapons on February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Maksim Levin
Russia’s military assault on Ukraine defies international law and poses one of the most alarming challenges to European security in the post-Cold War era, with ripple effects far beyond the continent. In this Council of Councils global perspectives series, four experts analyze the implications for Russia, Europe, and the world.
Jan 19, 2022
Dr. Ruxandra Divan rests in the Intensive Care Unit for COVID-19 patients at Hopitaux Civils de Colmar in Colmar, France on December 15, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman

COVID-19 After Two Years: The Failure of Pandemic Governance

Countries have made too little progress in 2021 against COVID-19. Combating COVID-19 and strengthening pandemic governance remain daunting challenges in 2022—made more difficult by diminished confidence in multilateralism, no consensus on pandemic governance reforms, and the global spread of the highly transmissible omicron variant.
Dr. Ruxandra Divan rests in the Intensive Care Unit for COVID-19 patients at Hopitaux Civils de Colmar in Colmar, France on December 15, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Countries have made too little progress in 2021 against COVID-19. Combating COVID-19 and strengthening pandemic governance remain daunting challenges in 2022—made more difficult by diminished confidence in multilateralism, no consensus on pandemic governance reforms, and the global spread of the highly transmissible omicron variant.