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This is the #NextPagePod, the podcast of the UN Library & Archives Geneva, designed to advance the conversation on multilateralism.

Episodes 186

  1. When Historians Go Digital: Écrire l'histoire

    41 minEpisode 189

    This episode, in French, explores the changing craft of historians in the digital age through the book "Écrire l'Histoire: Gestes et expériences à l'ère numérique" and a conversation with historian and …

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    This episode, in French, explores the changing craft of historians in the digital age through the book "Écrire l'Histoire: Gestes et expériences à l'ère numérique" and a conversation with historian and co-author of the book, Frédéric Clavert. It examines how smartphones, search engines, databases, online archives, social media and AI reshape research practices—reading, searching, annotating and writing history.

    The discussion covers working with web archives and massive corpora like Twitter, the shift from finite collections to continual data streams, the emotional and methodological impact of digitization, and the emerging uses and challenges of AI and metadata for historical analysis.

    Resources: Ask a Librarian! Ask an Archivist!
    Muller, C. avec Clavert, F. (2025) Écrire l’histoire : gestes et expériences à l’ère numérique. Malakoff, France: Armand Colin.
    Available via Global Search

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  2. The League of Nations and International Law

    52 minEpisode 187

    In this episode, we explore the League of Nations' impact on the development of international law and global governance. Editors Karin van Leeuwen and Morten Rasmussen explain how their Cambridge Handbook uses …

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    In this episode, we explore the League of Nations' impact on the development of international law and global governance.

    Editors Karin van Leeuwen and Morten Rasmussen explain how their Cambridge Handbook uses deep archival research across dozens of collections to reveal how the League used legal techniques, institutions and networks to shape a nascent form of global governance.

    We explore the League’s legal section and court experiments, tensions between sovereign equality and imperial hierarchies, and case studies like Upper Silesia and the Manchurian crisis, as well as how the Handbook reframes the League as central to the development of international law and institutions, while noting the limits of ‘‘peace through law".

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    Guests: Karin van Leeuwen & Morten Rasmussen

    Host: Amy Smith

    Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva.

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  3. Diplomacy's Keystone: International Law for Diplomats

    20 minEpisode 186

    In this episode, we explore diplomacy in action. Mario Oyarzábal, Member of the International Law Commission and the Legal Advisor to the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discusses the new book …

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    In this episode, we explore diplomacy in action.

    Mario Oyarzábal, Member of the International Law Commission and the Legal Advisor to the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discusses the new book International Law for Diplomats, a practitioner-focused guide written to help diplomats handle real-world issues like treaty negotiation, state immunities, use of force, human rights and dispute settlement.

    Featuring chapters from experienced legal advisors from foreign ministries as well as international organizations and institutions, the book's central message is that international law is not a specialist domain but rather diplomacy’s keystone, essential for advancing state interests and reinforcing the rule of law.

    Mario Oyarzábal reminds us, "that international law is a toolbox for cooperation for resolving disputes peacefully, for accountability."

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    Guest: Ambassador Mario Oyarzábal.
    Host: Amy Smith.

    Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva.

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  4. AIxMultilateralism: Down to Earth — Why AI Depends on Planetary Intelligence, with Martín Tironi Rodó

    28 minEpisode 185

    This is AIxMultilateralism, where we’re joined by experts who help us unpack the many ideas and issues at the nexus of AI and international cooperation. The environmental impact of AI systems is increasingly …

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    This is AIxMultilateralism, where we’re joined by experts who help us unpack the many ideas and issues at the nexus of AI and international cooperation.

    The environmental impact of AI systems is increasingly discussed. But what if we went beyond this to look at how the success of AI is dependent on the earth’s resources? In this episode we are joined by Martín Tironi Rodó, Director of FAIR, the Futures of Artificial Intelligence Research Nucleus, and the sociologist of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He shares why artificial intelligence is deeply interconnected with planetary intelligence, and calls for more research, agency and leadership across Chile and Latin America in shaping the future of AI.

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    Guest: Martín Tironi Rodó.
    Host, production and editing: Natalie Alexander Julien.

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  5. Democracy, Trust and Emotions in the History of Global Governance

    51 minEpisode 184

    In this episode, we explore an interesting facet in the life of international governance: emotions. Professor Daniel Laqua, Professor Dan Gorman and Dr. Anne-Isabelle Richard join us to explain GLO (Global …

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    In this episode, we explore an interesting facet in the life of international governance: emotions.

    Professor Daniel Laqua, Professor Dan Gorman and Dr. Anne-Isabelle Richard join us to explain GLO (Global Governance Trust and Democratic Engagement in Past and Present), a transatlantic research project examining how civil society, activists and NGOs have campaigned to build, shape, reform or put an end to international organizations from the early 20th century to the early 2000s.

    The project's findings reveal interesting aspects about how people relate to and through international insitutions, particularly, emotional experiences such as love, hate, trust, and a sense of belonging. Our guests explore these ideas using examples from the League of Nations, United Nations Associations, Jubilee 2000 and the Council of Europe. And, they also share what grassroots diplomacy suggests about the possibilities of change.

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    This episode was recorded on the occasion of the conference ‘Love, Hate, and the Fate of International Organisations: The Psychological Life of Global Governance (1900–Present)’, held at the Geneva Graduate Institute.

    Guests: Professor Daniel Laqua (Northumbria University, United Kingdom), Professor Dan Gorman (University of Waterloo, Canada) and Dr. Anne-Isabelle Richard (Leiden University, The Netherlands).

    Host: Amy Smith

    Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva.

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  6. AIxMultilateralism: Philanthropy's Role in Inclusive, Ethical AI

    32 minEpisode 183

    This is AIxMultilateralism, where we’re joined by experts who help us unpack the many ideas and issues at the nexus of AI and international cooperation. Should philanthropy be a part of the development and …

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    This is AIxMultilateralism, where we’re joined by experts who help us unpack the many ideas and issues at the nexus of AI and international cooperation.

    Should philanthropy be a part of the development and governance of AI? We explore this question with Hubert Halopé and Giuseppe Ugazio, part of the team at the Artificial Intelligence & Philanthropy Project at the University of Geneva. They share the findings of the project's open source book The Routledge Handbook of Artificial Intelligence and Philanthropy, why philanthropic organisations should play a key role in AI governance and in the ethical use of AI, and argue how philanthropy can be present in multilateral AI governance mechanisms at the UN.

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    Guests: Giuseppe Ugazio and Hubert Halopé.
    Host, production and editing: Natalie Alexander Julien.

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    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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  7. Redrawing the Map: How African States Shaped Multilateralism

    32 minEpisode 182

    In this episode, we explore how African states have actively shaped multilateral institutions. Lynda Chinenye Iroulo, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Georgetown University in Qatar, shares her …

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    In this episode, we explore how African states have actively shaped multilateral institutions. Lynda Chinenye Iroulo, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Georgetown University in Qatar, shares her research in decolonial international relations and the design of regional organizations, including the history behind the African Union, the African Peer Review Mechanism, and the push for common African positions at the UN.

    Lynda highlights examples such as the shift from non‑intervention to the responsibility to protect, reforms in peace support operations, debates over the ICC, and ongoing calls for UN reform. She argues for a post‑colonial institutionalist lens to make African contributions visible and to rethink how global institutions are designed and implemented.


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    Guest: Lynda Chinenye Iroulu, Assistant Professor, Georgetown University in Qatar https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/faculty/lynda-chinenye-iroulo/

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  8. AIxMultilateralism: Why We Need Redlines for Data, with Emily Tucker

    32 minEpisode 181

    This is AIxMultilateralism, where we’re joined by experts who help us unpack the many ideas and issues at the nexus of AI and international cooperation. There are many calls today to enact redlines for AI, but …

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    This is AIxMultilateralism, where we’re joined by experts who help us unpack the many ideas and issues at the nexus of AI and international cooperation.

    There are many calls today to enact redlines for AI, but what about redlines for data? In this episode we're joined by Emily Tucker, Executive Director at the Center on Privacy & Technology and Adjunct Professor of Law, at Georgetown Law. Emily shares her research on datafication, the impact of this process on political participation and the public interest, and the implications for our collective capacity to create the futures we want as communities and societies. She also reflects on three priorities for data redlines, and what multilateral fora should be asking when it comes to how data is collected and used in today’s world.

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    Guest: Emily Tucker.
    Host, production and editing: Natalie Alexander Julien.


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  9. Anticipating Tomorrow: Inside GESDA’s Science Diplomacy Playbook

    38 minEpisode 179

    How can science support better diplomacy? In this episode, we're joined by Professor Marilyne Andersen, Director-General of GESDA, to explore how anticipatory science diplomacy works: gathering scientists’ …

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    How can science support better diplomacy? In this episode, we're joined by Professor Marilyne Andersen, Director-General of GESDA, to explore how anticipatory science diplomacy works: gathering scientists’ foresight, translating breakthroughs into policy and practice, and preparing society for disruptive technologies.

    Marilyne shares her insights on GESDA’s Radar of 5–25-year futures, the importance of open science and inclusivity, training for decision‑makers, and the role of art in engaging the public.

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    Guest: Marilyne Andersen.
    Hosts: Amy Smith and Wouter Schallier.
    Production and editing: Amy Smith.

    Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva.

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  10. AIxMultilateralism: "A Dangerous Master" Revisited - Wendell Wallach on AI, Ethics and Governance

    27 minEpisode 178

    This is AIxMultilateralism, where we’re joined by experts who help us unpack the many ideas and issues at the nexus of AI and international cooperation. In this episode, we're joined by Wendell Wallach, a …

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    This is AIxMultilateralism, where we’re joined by experts who help us unpack the many ideas and issues at the nexus of AI and international cooperation.

    In this episode, we're joined by Wendell Wallach, a bioethicist who's been working on the ethics and governance of emerging technologies for decades. He’s the author of two books – A Dangerous Master, and Moral Machines – and until 2024, co-led the Carnegie Council’s AI and Equality Initiative. He’s also a scholar at Yale University’s Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics, where for 11 years he chaired Technology and Ethics studies.

    For this episode, we’re sharing excerpts from a wide-ranging conversation where he shares his views on the ethics and governance of AI, the continued relevance of his books on robots and technologies many years after they were first published, what we can learn from bioethics, and the urgent need for oversight to align technology with human and environmental interests.

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    Guest: Wendell Wallach.
    Host, production and editing: Natalie Alexander Julien.
    Editorial assistance: Amy Smith and Wouter Schallier.


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    Recorded & produced at the Commons, United Nations Library & Archives Geneva.

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  11. Start Close In: Diplomacy, Technology, and the Ground Beneath Our Feet

    59 minEpisode 177

    Start Close In: Diplomacy, Technology, and the Ground Beneath Our Feet In this episode of The Next Page, we talk with Anja Kaspersen — an IEEE director and former director of the United Nations Office for …

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    Start Close In: Diplomacy, Technology, and the Ground Beneath Our Feet

    In this episode of The Next Page, we talk with Anja Kaspersen — an IEEE director and former director of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs in Geneva and Deputy Secretary General of the Conference on Disarmament — about having more confident discussions on technology, and how poetry, attention, and disciplined perception can guide diplomacy in an age of emerging technologies.

    Anja argues that the ground for engagement is not technical mastery but institutional literacy. She explains why diplomats should remain at the table, ask architectural questions, and translate between technical and policy worlds.

    The conversation covers science diplomacy, the changing nature of arms control and dual-use technologies, the importance of redundancy, resilience, and interoperability, and the need for anticipatory governance rather than reactive responses.

    Takeaways include strengthening discernment, preserving archives and institutional memory, resisting binary framings, and investing in human skills to govern technology responsibly.

    Resources: Ask a Librarian!

    David Whyte: https://davidwhyte.com/
    Maria Popova: https://www.themarginalian.org/

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    Guest: Anja Kaspersen

    Hosts: Amy Smith and Wouter Schallier
    Production and editing: Amy Smith

    Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

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  12. The state of multilateralism: crisis or renaissance?

    34 minEpisode 175

    Historian Alanna O'Malley explores how Global South actors have shaped the United Nations, arguing we should view today's challenges as an opportunity for a UN 'renaissance' rather than a collapse. She …

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    Historian Alanna O'Malley explores how Global South actors have shaped the United Nations, arguing we should view today's challenges as an opportunity for a UN 'renaissance' rather than a collapse. She highlights invisible histories, multi-alignment strategies, regional and minilateral developments, and the need for Charter reform, greater legitimacy, accountability and public engagement to renew multilateralism.

    Professor O'Malley reflects from a historical point of view on the upcoming process of selection and appointment of the next Secretary-General highlighting the importance that broad global perspective and public traction need to play and urges recognizing the UN as a flexible, multipurpose institution that must be retooled and better resourced to protect sovereignty, human rights and equal representation.

    Resources: Ask a Librarian!

    https://www.eur.nl/en/people/alanna-sylver-omalley

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    Guest: Professor Dr. Alanna O'Malley

    Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

    Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

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  13. AIxMultilateralism: Can AI Predict A Crisis? with Dr. Martin Waehlisch

    29 minEpisode 174

    This is AI x Multilateralism, a playlist of conversations at the Commons, our space at the UN Library & Archives Geneva for sharing knowledge on multilateralism. In this series, we’re joined by experts who help …

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    This is AI x Multilateralism, a playlist of conversations at the Commons, our space at the UN Library & Archives Geneva for sharing knowledge on multilateralism. In this series, we’re joined by experts who help us unpack the many ideas and issues at the nexus of AI and international cooperation.

    In this episode we ask: can AI help us better predict, respond to, and recover from crises? We’re joined by Dr. Martin Waehlisch, Associate Professor of Transformative Technologies, Innovation and Global Affairs at the University of Birmingham. He’s also part of the Research Team of the Crisis Computing Project, a global community of scholars and practitioners who are driven to put computation to better use.

    He shares:

    • what drives his teaching today on transformative technologies, and why he prefers the term “computational global affairs” to “international affairs” in today’s world
    • what exactly crisis computing means, and the kinds of crises he hopes that AI can help us to address, from complex climate prediction to public participation in decision-making
    • the potential of crisis computing at the local, regional and multilateral level, and his thoughts on how crisis computing can be addressed as part of the UN’s Global Dialogue on AI and the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, both established by the UN General Assembly in 2025, and
    • what is still missing in the global debate when it comes to how we use AI individually and collectively.

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    Guest: Dr. Martin Waehlisch
    Host, production and editing: Natalie Alexander Julien


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    #AI #Multilateralism #CrisisComputing #CrisisResponse

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  14. Open Science: How Sharing Knowledge Can Save the Planet

    40 minEpisode 173

    In this episode we speak with Jean-Claude Burgelman about what open science means, why it accelerates innovation, and why we need it now. Jean-Claude Burgelman discusses practical benefits for businesses and …

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    In this episode we speak with Jean-Claude Burgelman about what open science means, why it accelerates innovation, and why we need it now.

    Jean-Claude Burgelman discusses practical benefits for businesses and NGOs, barriers like paywalled publishing and academic incentives, and the urgent need to make publicly funded data usable.

    Jean-Claude argues for multilateral infrastructure—a global open science cloud—and a new social contract for science, drawing on insights from this year's Frontiers Science House at Davos.

    The episode closes with a call to rethink institutions and governance so open science can drive faster, fairer solutions to global challenges.

    Resources: Ask a Librarian!

    Frontiers Planet Prize: https://www.frontiersplanetprize.org/

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    Guest: Jean-Claude Burgelman

    Hosts: Amy Smith and Wouter Schallier

    Production and editing: UN Library & Archives Geneva

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  15. AIxMultilateralism: Public AI - The New Multilateralism? with Jacob Taylor & Joshua Tan

    36 minEpisode 172

    This is AI x Multilateralism, a mini-series on The Next Page, where experts help us unpack the many ideas at the nexus of AI and international cooperation. Today, the majority of AI development and deployment …

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    This is AI x Multilateralism, a mini-series on The Next Page, where experts help us unpack the many ideas at the nexus of AI and international cooperation.

    Today, the majority of AI development and deployment is controlled by a small number of powerful firms. If this path continues, the next generation of digital infrastructure underpinning our societies will be privately owned and unaccountable to the public interest.

    Is there another way, one where where AI serves the common good? In this episode, Jacob Taylor (Fellow at the Brookings Institution’s Center for Sustainable Development and a 2025 Public AI Fellow) and Joshua Tan (Co-Founder and Research Director at Metagov) make the case for Public AI: shared, open AI infrastructure (much like highways, electricity grids, and public broadcasting), that is publicly responsible and harnessed to solve collective problems.

    Drawing on their article Public AI is the New Multilateralism and Metagov's Public AI White Paper, they argue that building public AI infrastructure can become a new form of multilateralism, where states, academia and civil society co‑create accessible, accountable AI systems that can be shared and re-purposed to meet a range of local, regional and global needs. They share real‑world examples of Public AI already emerging, explain why middle powers have the strongest incentives to lead Public AI, and outline an “Airbus for AI” model to close capability gaps, reduce the world's dependency on a few private platforms, and solve cross‑border problems.

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    Guests: Jacob Taylor and Joshua Tan
    Host, production and editing: Natalie Alexander Julien

    Recorded & produced at the Commons, United Nations Library & Archives Geneva


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    #AI #Multilateralism #PublicAI #AIInfrastructure

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  16. U Thant: Peacemaker

    35 minEpisode 171

    Our final episode of the year invites listeners into the life and legacy of U Thant, the longest‑serving Secretary‑General of the United Nations and a quiet architect of peace during some of the most dangerous …

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    Our final episode of the year invites listeners into the life and legacy of U Thant, the longest‑serving Secretary‑General of the United Nations and a quiet architect of peace during some of the most dangerous moments of the Cold War.

    Drawing on the perspective of historian Thant Myint‑U, his grandson, the conversation revisits
    U Thant’s role in crises such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Congo, showing how his calm, principled diplomacy helped steer the world away from catastrophe.

    Grounded in Buddhist ethics and a deep belief in multilateral cooperation, U Thant’s leadership connected decolonization, social justice, and environmental concern long before these agendas were widely recognized on the global stage. Through archival stories and family memories, the episode explores how his example can inform efforts today to organize peace and renew trust in international institutions, as we reimagine the UN’s potential in a fractured world.

    Resources: Ask a Librarian!

    Myint-U, T. (2025). Peacemaker: U Thant and the Forgotten Quest for a Just World. W. W. Norton & Company.

    https://www.thantmyintu.com/peacemaker

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    Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

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  17. League of Minds: How Interwar Intellectual Cooperation Shaped Cultural and Political Relations

    46 minEpisode 170

    On the launch of the latest publication in the UN Historical Series, published by the UN Library & Archives Geneva, this episode of The Next Page explores the history of intellectual cooperation around the …

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    On the launch of the latest publication in the UN Historical Series, published by the UN Library & Archives Geneva, this episode of The Next Page explores the history of intellectual cooperation around the League of Nations, tracing the creation of the International Committee in Geneva and the Paris-based International Institute for Intellectual Cooperation.

    Guest speakers Dr. Martin Grandjean, University of Lausanne, and Professor Daniel Laqua, University of Northumbria, discuss the Institute’s ambitions, institutional rivalries with Geneva, questions on elitism, inclusivity and the nature of the project, and examples of initiatives—from textbook debates and student exchanges to heritage and scientific cooperation—that helped shape cultural diplomacy and paved the way for later multilateral efforts like UNESCO.

    Resources. Ask an Archivist! Ask a Librarian!

    Grandjean, M. and Laqua D. (eds). Intellectual Cooperation at the League of Nations: Shaping Cultural and Political Relations. UN Historical Series.

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    Guests: Dr. Martin Grandjean (University of Lausanne) and Professor Daniel Laqua (University of Northumbria)

    Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

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  18. AIxMultilateralism: AI Empire or Global Commons? Why Inclusive Governance Matters, with Dr. Rachel Adams

    34 minEpisode 169

    This is AI x Multilateralism, a mini-series on The Next Page, where experts help us unpack the many ideas and issues at the nexus of AI and international cooperation. AI has the dual potential to transform our …

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    This is AI x Multilateralism, a mini-series on The Next Page, where experts help us unpack the many ideas and issues at the nexus of AI and international cooperation.

    AI has the dual potential to transform our world for the better, while also deepening serious inequalities. In this episode we speak to Dr. Rachel Adams, Founder and CEO of the Global Center on AI Governance and author of The New Empire of AI: The Future of Global Inequality. She shares why Africa-led and Majority World-led research and policy are essential for equitable AI governance that's grounded in the realities of people everywhere.

    She reflects on:

    • why the work of the Center's flagship Global Index on Responsible AI and its African Observatory on Responsible AI are bringing much-needed research and evidence to ensure AI governance is fair and inclusive.
    • her thoughts on the UN General Assembly's 2025 resolutions to establish an International Scientific Panel on AI and a Global Dialogue on AI Governance, urging true inclusion of diverse voices, indigenous perspectives, and public input
    • why we need to treat AI infrastructure as an AI Global Commons
    • and, the power of local-language AI and public literacy in ensuring we harness the most transformative aspects of AI for our world.

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    Guest: Dr. Rachel Adams
    Host, production and editing: Natalie Alexander Julien
    Recorded & produced at the Commons, United Nations Library & Archives Geneva


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    #AI #Multilateralism #UN #Africa #AIGovernance

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  19. What's hope got to do with it?

    40 minEpisode 168

    In this episode, we host Associate Professor Disa Sauter from the University of Amsterdam, and Edward Mishaud from The Beyond Lab at UN Geneva, to explore affective science and the role of hope in driving …

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    In this episode, we host Associate Professor Disa Sauter from the University of Amsterdam, and Edward Mishaud from The Beyond Lab at UN Geneva, to explore affective science and the role of hope in driving individual and collective sustainability action. They explain active versus passive hope, how different emotions shape decision-making, and why hopeful, solution-focused communication matters for sustainable development.

    The conversation highlights practical pathways for bringing emotion research into multilateral spaces, the secret of storytelling as a tool to cultivate hope, and real-world examples of collective impact. Listeners learn how hope can mobilize agency, bridge individual and collective action, and inform better policy, negotiations and outreach.

    Resources: Ask a Librarian!

    The Beyond Lab: https://www.thebeyondlab.org/

    The International Day of Hope: https://www.un.org/en/observances/hope-day

    https://www.thebeyondlab.org/article/international-day-of-hope-2025

    Brosch, T., & Sauter, D. (2023). Emotions and the climate crisis: A research agenda for an affective sustainability science. Emotion Review, 15(4), 253–257. https://doi.org/10.1177/17540739231193741

    McKibben, B. (2025). Here comes the sun: A last chance for the climate and a fresh chance for civilization. W.W. Norton & Company.

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    Guests: Disa Sauter, University of Amsterdam

    Edward Mishaud, UN Geneva Beyond Lab

    Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

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  20. AIxMultilateralism: Why Diplomats Must Understand AI, with Dr. Jérôme Duberry

    21 minEpisode 166

    This is AI x Multilateralism, a mini-series on The Next Page, where experts help us unpack the many ideas and issues at the nexus of AI and international cooperation. What does it mean to be AI literate …

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    This is AI x Multilateralism, a mini-series on The Next Page, where experts help us unpack the many ideas and issues at the nexus of AI and international cooperation.

    What does it mean to be AI literate, especially for the world’s diplomats leading negotiations on behalf of their countries? We’re joined by Dr. Jérôme Duberry, Senior Lecturer of International and Development Studies, Co-Director of Executive Education and the Head of the Tech Hub at the Geneva Graduate Institute. There, his research includes AI literacy across society, including among diplomats, and why this is critical to understanding the impact and potential of these technologies in our world.

    Jérôme shares what AI literacy means for diplomats, and why both a technical and societal understanding of these technologies is critical for mitigating the risks of exclusion of many parts of society in AI development and deployment. He also shares the importance of culturally sensitive and accessible AI training, and the role of science and technology diplomacy to ensure all countries can participate fairly in AI governance.

    Resources mentioned:

    - The ITU AI Skills Coalition: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-skills-coalition/
    - AI 2027 report, from the AI Futures Project: https://ai-2027.com/
    - Elements of AI, a series of free online courses created by MinnaLearn and the University of Helsinki: https://www.elementsofai.com/

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    Guest: Dr. Jérôme Duberry

    Host, production and editing: Natalie Alexander Julien

    Recorded & produced at the Commons, United Nations Library & Archives Geneva


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  21. Nature Knows No Borders: Inside the Convention on Migratory Species

    37 minEpisode 165

    In this episode, Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), discusses the Convention’s first State of the World’s Migratory Species report, the urgent threats facing …

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    In this episode, Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), discusses the Convention’s first State of the World’s Migratory Species report, the urgent threats facing migratory animals, and the need for international cooperation and ecological connectivity to protect them.

    The conversation covers key findings from the report, main threats such as habitat loss and over-exploitation, successful cross-border conservation efforts, and practical ways governments, communities, scientists and industry can work together to safeguard migratory species.

    Resources: Ask a Librarian!

    Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals

    State of the World's Migratory Species Report:

    https://www.cms.int/publication/state-worlds-migratory-species

    Central Asian Mammals Initiative: https://cami.cms.int/about-cami

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    Guest: Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary, Convention on Migratory Species

    Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

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  22. The Locarno Treaties and the Transformation of International Politics

    1 h 5 minEpisode 164

    As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Locarno Treaties of 1925, this episode explores the treaties' place in the "long 20th century," examining how leaders like Gustav Stresemann, Aristide Briand, and …

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    As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Locarno Treaties of 1925, this episode explores the treaties' place in the "long 20th century," examining how leaders like Gustav Stresemann, Aristide Briand, and Austen Chamberlain sought a new European order in a transformed Atlantic and global setting after the First World War.

    Professor Patrick O. Cohrs explains the Treaties’ significance, strengths, weaknesses, and wider global echoes, and considers what the Locarno spirit can teach today’s leaders about diplomacy, learning, and collective security.

    Patrick O. Cohrs is Professor of International History at the University of Florence. He specialises in the history of modern international politics. His work focuses on war and peace and the transformation of the transatlantic and global order in the long twentieth century. He is the author of The Unfinished Peace after World War I (Cambridge University Press, 2006). His second book, The New Atlantic Order. The Transformation of International Politics, 1860–1933 (Cambridge University Press, 2022) won the 2023 Prose Award in World History.

    Resources:

    https://archives.ungeneva.org/

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    Guest: Professor Patrick O. Cohrs

    Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

    Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

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  23. AIxMultilateralism: When AI Speaks for Nations - The Ethics of AI Use in Multilateral Deliberations, with Eleonore Fournier Tombs

    29 minEpisode 163

    Welcome to AI X Multilateralism, a new series of conversations on The Next Page. In this collection, we’re joined by experts who help us unpack the many ideas and issues at the nexus of AI and international …

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    Welcome to AI X Multilateralism, a new series of conversations on The Next Page.

    In this collection, we’re joined by experts who help us unpack the many ideas and issues at the nexus of AI and international cooperation. Our first episode begins with the question: is it ethical to use AI in multilateral deliberations?

    We’re joined by Eleonore Fournier-Tombs, Head of Anticipatory Action and Innovation at the UNU-CPR, the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research. As a data scientist she’s worked in the private sector and across the UN system, and recently supported the work of the UN's Advisory Body on AI that undertook analysis and made advanced recommendations for the international governance of AI.

    In this episode, we explore:

    - the meaning of deliberations at the global level and why this is critical for multilateralism
    - how AI is being used today in multilateral deliberations and negotiations
    - the technical and ethical risks of using AI informally deliberations, including what this means for state sovereignty, authenticity and agency, and
    - solutions for turning the tide and harnessing AI ethically, fairly and sustainably by all who participate in multilateral fora through an ethics by design approach.

    Interested to find out more?
    - Read Eleonore's recommended open source pick, "An Ethical Grey Zone: AI Agents in Political Deliberations": https://carnegiecouncil.org/media/article/ethical-grey-zone-ai-agents-political-deliberation
    - Find out about the UN High-Level Advisory Body on AI: https://www.un.org/en/ai-advisory-body/about
    - Learn about the Global Digital Compact, adopted by Member States in 2024 at the Summit of the Future: https://www.un.org/digital-emerging-technologies/global-digital-compact
    - Read about the two mechanisms established by the UN General Assembly on 26 August 2025 to strengthen international cooperation on AI governance, the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance: https://www.un.org/global-digital-compact/en/ai

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    Guest: Eleonore Fournier-Tombs

    Host, production and editing: Natalie Alexander Julien

    Recorded & produced at the Commons, United Nations Library & Archives Geneva


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  24. The Press and Peace: The League of Nations' 1925 Resolution

    29 minEpisode 162

    On the 100th anniversary of the League of Nations' 1925 Resolution on the Collaboration of the Press in the Organisation of Peace, we talk with Professor Kaarle Nordenstreng to explore how media, moral …

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    On the 100th anniversary of the League of Nations' 1925 Resolution on the Collaboration of the Press in the Organisation of Peace, we talk with Professor Kaarle Nordenstreng to explore how media, moral disarmament, and broadcasting shaped interwar internationalism and later global media debates.

    Professor Nordenstreng shares his thoughts on his research on the 1925 Resolution and the developments that led up to the 1936 International Convention on the Use of Broadcasting in the Cause of Peace. He connects these landmarks to the first mass media declaration by UNESCO in 1978. He also recounts highlights from his career from his early involvement in radio to interviewing Carl Jung in 1961, and speaking at the UN in 1982, and reflects on the continuing challenges of journalistic ethics, disarmament, and multilateralism today.

    The episode connects past media diplomacy to today’s challenges, urging renewed focus on media ethics, international cooperation, and the power of journalism to shape public opinion for peace.

    Resources: Ask a Librarian! Ask an Archivist!

    Communicating the League of Nations: Contributions to a Transnational Communication History of the League of Nations in the Inter-War Period (1920–1938). United Nations Historical Series. 2024. https://doi.org/10.18356/9789213589274

    Kaarle Nordenstreng’s home page https://sites.tuni.fi/kaarle/

    Publications available via the homepage related to the episode:

    Nordenstreng, K. and Seppä, T. The League of Nations and the Mass Media: Rediscovery of a Forgotten Story. Paper presented at the XV Conference of the International Association for Mass Communication Research IAMCR, New Delhi, August 1986. (17 pp.)

    The New World Information and Communication Order: Testimony of an Actor. In Frank Deppe, Wolfgang Meixner & Günter Pallaver (eds.), Widerworte. Philosophie Politik Kommunikation. Festschrift für Jörg Becker. Innsbruck: Innsbruck University Press, 2011, 227-237.

    Revisiting 45 Years of History in Communication Policies (with Juan Somavia). Media Development, Vol. LXVII, 2/2021, 5-10.

    Does communication research and education take peace seriously? Panel presentation in IAMCR Conference Plenary “The contribution of academia to peace-building: Critique, creativity and activism” in Lyon, 11 July 2023.

    Interview with Carl Gustav Jung | Kaarle Nordenstreng's academic home page | Tampere Universities

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    Guest: Professor Kaarle Nordenstreng

    Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva
    With texts read by Natalie Alexander and Wouter Schallier.
    Coordinated by Hermine Diebolt.

    Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

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  25. Francesco Pisano on Knowledge to Lead

    36 minEpisode 160

    Francesco Pisano, Director of the UN Library & Archives Geneva, reflects on the transformative power of knowledge, and the role of the Library & Archives in democratizing access to knowledge. He discusses …

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    Francesco Pisano, Director of the UN Library & Archives Geneva, reflects on the transformative power of knowledge, and the role of the Library & Archives in democratizing access to knowledge. He discusses projects like the Total Digital Access to the League of Nations, the balance between humans and machines, and how knowledge-led leadership can strengthen multilateral cooperation.

    As he prepares to step down from his 32-year UN career, Francesco Pisano emphasizes optimism, hope, and the responsibility of international civil servants to persist in doing the hard work of building wiser decisions for the future.

    Francesco says, "There is work to do. The system needs to get down to work, hard work."

    Resources: Ask a Librarian!

    Archives platform: https://archives.ungeneva.org/lontad

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    Guest: Francesco Pisano https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/discover-institute/francesco-pisano

    Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

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  26. Parliamentary cooperation for peace, justice and prosperity for all - with Martin Chungong

    36 minEpisode 159

    In this insightful episode, we are honored to host Mr. Martin Chungong, the Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and a leading voice in global parliamentary diplomacy. With over forty years …

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    In this insightful episode, we are honored to host Mr. Martin Chungong, the Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and a leading voice in global parliamentary diplomacy. With over forty years of experience, Mr. Chungong shares his perspectives on the role of parliaments in addressing global challenges, fostering international cooperation, and promoting peace.

    We delve into the significance of the upcoming Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in a world in turmoil, exploring its role in bringing top legislators together to tackle pressing issues such as climate change, conflict resolution, and health emergencies. Mr. Chungong also sheds light on the IPU's efforts to advance gender equality, youth participation, and interfaith dialogue, emphasizing the organization's commitment to an inclusive, collaborative approach.

    Join us as we explore how the IPU is redefining parliamentary diplomacy, integrating scientific research, and setting the stage for effective solutions to modern global dilemmas. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how parliaments can be a pivotal force in shaping a more democratic and harmonious world.

    Resources: Ask a Librarian!

    The IPU is the global organization of national parliaments: https://www.ipu.org/

    Parline: global data on National Parliaments: https://data.ipu.org/

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    Guest: Martin Chungong, Secretary General, IPU

    Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

    Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

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  27. Exploring Well-Beingology: A Journey into the Science of Happiness

    39 minEpisode 157

    Welcome to the latest episode of The Next Page, where we explore the fascinating domain of "well-beingology" with Roberto De Vogli, Associate Professor at the University of Padua and Visiting Professor at the …

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    Welcome to the latest episode of The Next Page, where we explore the fascinating domain of "well-beingology" with Roberto De Vogli, Associate Professor at the University of Padua and Visiting Professor at the University of London. Roberto de Vogli delves into the social determinants of health to uncover how a transdisciplinary approach can enhance our understanding of well-being.

    Throughout the episode, we explore how well-being extends beyond health, addressing the complex interplay of factors including socioeconomic conditions, political contexts, and environmental influences. Discover how these elements are biologically embedded in our lives, impacting not only our present but also the future.

    De Vogli also illuminates the evolving challenges posed by climate change, highlighting the necessity for a cooperative, global approach to safeguard future generations. Gain insights into the concept of a well-being economy and the promise it holds for sustainable development.

    Join us for this enlightening conversation as we seek to redefine the pursuit of happiness in a world facing unprecedented challenges and explore the potential pathways towards a positive social transformation.

    Resources: Ask a Librarian!

    De Vogli, R. (2013). Progress or Collapse: The Crises of Market Greed. Routledge.

    De Vogli, R. (2024). Managing and Preventing Pandemics: Lessons From COVID-19 (1st ed.). Routledge.

    De Vogli, R., (2025) Selective Empathy: The West Through the Gaze of Gaza. Studies in Critical Social Sciences, Volume: 348. Brill. Not yet published.

    Fioramonti, L., Coscieme, L., Costanza, R., Kubiszewski, I., Trebeck, K., Wallis, S., ... & De Vogli, R. (2022). Wellbeing economy: an effective paradigm to mainstream post-growth policies?. Ecological Economics, 192, 107261.

    Simms, A. (2013). Cancel the apocalypse: The new path to prosperity. Hachette UK.

    Newell, P., & Simms, A. (2020). How Did We Do That? Histories and Political Economies of Rapid and Just Transitions. New Political Economy, 26(6), 907–922.

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    Guest: Roberto De Vogli

    Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

    Recorded online with apologies for the sound quality

    Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

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  28. Navigating the Waves of Climate and Law: A Dive into Ocean Governance with Nilufer Oral

    36 minEpisode 156

    In this enlightening episode of "The Next Page," we are joined by Nilufer Oral, member of the International Law Commission and expert in climate law and ocean governance. We take a deep dive into the intricate …

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    In this enlightening episode of "The Next Page," we are joined by Nilufer Oral, member of the International Law Commission and expert in climate law and ocean governance. We take a deep dive into the intricate relationship between climate change, the oceans, and international law. Niloufar shares her journey from focusing on navigation and marine protection to her involvement in pivotal climate change negotiations, including the Paris Agreement.

    Listeners will gain insights into the complexities of integrating climate change considerations with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and learn about the critical new report of the International Law Commission’s study group on sea level rise. The conversation also explores the economic and humanitarian implications of ocean acidification and the migration challenges posed by rising sea levels, urging a coordinated international response.

    Engaging and thought-provoking, this episode offers a comprehensive look at how legal frameworks are evolving to address the pressing challenges climate change poses to our oceans and global society.

    Resources: Ask a Librarian!

    ILC Reports

    https://legal.un.org/ilc/guide/8_9.shtml#ilcrep

    UNCLOS

    https://www.un.org/depts/los/convention_agreements/convention_overview_convention.htm

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    Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

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  29. International Day of Women in Diplomacy

    40 minEpisode 155

    Join us for the special episode in partnership with UN Women to commemorate the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. This conversation on gender equality in diplomacy features insights from the Director of …

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    Join us for the special episode in partnership with UN Women to commemorate the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. This conversation on gender equality in diplomacy features insights from the Director of UN Women in Geneva, Sofia Calltorp, and Dr. Sarah Chehab, a Senior Research Fellow at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, in Abu Dhabi.

    Dr. Chehab shares the journey of founding the Women in Diplomacy Research Program and provides the stark statistics on gender representation from the Women in Diplomacy Index. With compelling data, Dr. Chehab discusses the pressing need to bridge the gap in senior diplomatic roles and sparks discussion on the importance of feminist foreign policy.

    Also joining the conversation, Sofia Calltorp, Director of UN Women in Geneva, shares her extensive experience in diplomacy and humanitarian affairs. She offers insights into UN Women's global efforts and highlights key developments in gender-responsive foreign policies.

    This episode navigates through the challenges and triumphs of women's representation in diplomacy, emphasizing the crucial role of gender equality in achieving sustainable and inclusive peace and governance on a global scale. Tune in for an engaging dialogue on the future of diplomacy and the critical steps needed to ensure equal representation for all.

    Resources: Ask a Librarian!

    Women in Diplomacy research programme, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy:

    https://www.agda.ac.ae/research/publications-multimedia-events/women-in-diplomacy

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    Dr. Sara Chehab, Senior Researcher, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, United Arab Emirates

    Ms. Sofia Calltorp, Director, UN Women Geneva

    Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

    Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva



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  30. Anda Filip: the parliamentary dimension of global governance

    33 minEpisode 154

    In this episode, we explore the world of parliamentary diplomacy with our special guest, Ambassador Anda Filip, Director for Member Parliaments and External Relations at the Interparliamentary Union (IPU) …

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    In this episode, we explore the world of parliamentary diplomacy with our special guest, Ambassador Anda Filip, Director for Member Parliaments and External Relations at the Interparliamentary Union (IPU). Ambassador Filip, an experienced diplomat, shares insights about her career journey and the pivotal role IPU plays in fostering global cooperation through its work which helps bridge international and national levels, and the democracy gap in international affairs.

    We explore the importance of the upcoming Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament and how it serves as a platform for addressing pressing global issues by providing a unique forum for high-level engagement and dialogue among parliamentary leaders from around the world.

    As we celebrate International Day of Women in Diplomacy in June, Ambassador Filip also highlights the critical challenges and advancements in gender equality within parliaments, celebrating success stories from around the world and underscoring the barriers women continue to face in politics.

    Join us as Ambassador Filip offers valuable perspectives on the evolution of IPU's relationship with the United Nations, the power of parliamentary diplomacy in conflict resolution, and the inspiring initiatives that are paving the way for inclusive governance globally.

    Resources: Ask a Librarian!

    IPU: https://www.ipu.org/

    Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, 29-31 July 2025 https://www.ipu.org/event/sixth-world-conference-speakers-parliament

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    Guest: Ambassador Anda Filip

    Host, production and editing: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva

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