What the Experts Say

What are the pressing challenges facing global governance? And how can multilateral actors rise to meet them? Experts from within the ENSURED project and our broader network weigh in on ways to make multilateralism fit for purpose.
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"Lack of Coverage Makes IOs Vulnerable": International Organisations and Media Visibility in the West
Blog Post
22.7.2024

"Lack of Coverage Makes IOs Vulnerable": International Organisations and Media Visibility in the West

Do international organisations have a PR problem? A breakdown of new research on the relationship between tangibility and the image of IOs in Western states.
Navigating Uncertainty: What to Expect from the 2024 NATO Summit
EU foreign policy
EU foreign policy
Blog Post
2.7.2024

Navigating Uncertainty: What to Expect from the 2024 NATO Summit

Ahead of NATO's 75th Summit, the Alliance is facing a myriad of crises. Expert Leonard Schütte on what to expect from the upcoming Washington summit and what success could look like.
“International Institutions Are Surprisingly Robust”: The Case for Sticking with Multilateralism
academic theories
academic theories
Blog Post
25.6.2024

“International Institutions Are Surprisingly Robust”: The Case for Sticking with Multilateralism

Major powers are increasingly approaching global problems through a zero-sum lens. Is multilateralism on its last leg? In his inaugural lecture as Professor of International Security and Cooperation at Maastricht University, ENSURED Project Coordinator Prof. Dr. Hylke Dijkstra will argue that it is not. Here’s a preview.
Charting a New Course? What’s at Stake in the 2024 EU Elections
EU foreign policy
EU foreign policy
Blog Post
3.6.2024

Charting a New Course? What’s at Stake in the 2024 EU Elections

The challenges facing the next class of EU legislators are significant. ENSURED's Dylan Macchiarini Crosson on what the election means for the EU's role in global governance.
On Identity Capital, Markets, and the Rise of Populism
trade and inequality
trade and inequality
Blog Post
7.5.2024

On Identity Capital, Markets, and the Rise of Populism

Ethnic, racial, and religious distinctions ground national identity – which can fuel populism. Expert Vinícius G. Rodrigues Vieira on his new book and how identity capital helps shape global governance.
“The West Should Not Be the Sole Leader in This Endeavour”: Global South Perspectives on Reforming Multilateralism
intersecting policies
intersecting policies
Blog Post
24.4.2024

“The West Should Not Be the Sole Leader in This Endeavour”: Global South Perspectives on Reforming Multilateralism

Worsening crises call for a radical rethink of global governance – which means centering the Global South, writes expert Aude Darnal.
“Health Is at the Heart of Social Justice”: Priorities for Global Health Governance
health and pandemics
health and pandemics
Blog Post
8.4.2024

“Health Is at the Heart of Social Justice”: Priorities for Global Health Governance

As global health crises compound, the current lack of progress on health equity and other pressing issues will have grim consequences. But there are steps policymakers can take to turn the tide, says expert Tine Hanrieder.
“A Rather Sober Experience”: Insights from the WTO's 13th Ministerial Conference
trade and inequality
trade and inequality
Blog Post
28.3.2024

“A Rather Sober Experience”: Insights from the WTO's 13th Ministerial Conference

Issues like geopolitical gridlock and complex trade agendas hamper the World Trade Organization in fulfilling its mandate. What happened at the recent conference? And what role does the EU have to play in global trade governance? Leading expert Manfred Elsig, a professor at the University of Bern, answers some key questions.
From the Coordinators: The ENSURED Vision
Blog Post
27.3.2024

From the Coordinators: The ENSURED Vision

ENSURED has an exciting 30 months ahead. As we get started, we want to reflect on the questions that set the project in motion and what is coming down the pipeline.