global governance

Ambassador Paul Hare explores why the United States’ G20 Presidency for 2026 offers an opportunity to consolidate Trump’s peace efforts, rejuvenate America’s public diplomacy, and create a new vision for both the Peace Corps and the G20.

Neal Rosendorf outlines a post-Trump bipartisan plan to restore America’s reputation and soft power.

 

Ilan Manor examines if and how AI companions may become vessels of state-backed disinformation. 

November 20, 2025

 Legitimacy, not pressure, must return to the center of global diplomacy.

Olga Krasnyak explains competitive, cooperative and global governance strategies behind science diplomacy. 

What differentiates political communication and public diplomacy? CPD Blog Contributor Kadir Jun Ayhan offers suggestions to better define PD 

A paper by CPD Director Jay Wang and CPD Research Associate Sohaela Amiri outlining the necessary skills, capabilities, and resources required for cities' emergent role on the global stage.

Under Xi Jinping China has made no secret that it aspires to bigger roles on the global stage, including taking on leadership in global governance and multilateral cooperation. Xi’s recent speech at Davos World Economic Forum, though a little ironic, came as a timely boost for international trade and economic cooperation. In the case of climate change, should China become the next champion, this is not only because it seeks international status, but there is also concrete convergence of domestic interests and international commitments.

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