The role of "middle powers" and citizens in balancing the international system.
FOGGS Open Consultation Mondays #7 |
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Can "middle powers" and global citizens rebalance a fractured world order? Join this FOGGS Open Consultation to shape a discussion on transforming global systems—without repeating old hierarchies.
👉 bit.ly/foggs-open-consultation-mondays-7
PS: To prepare for the open consultation, have a look at the next item. |
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FOGGS at the Africa Consultative Meeting 2025 |
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| FOGGS Executive Director Georgios Kostakos participated in the Africa Consultative Meeting convened by the Africa Think-tank Dialogue and hosted in Cape Town, South Africa, by FOGGS partner Inclusive Society Institute (ISI) on 25-26 March 2025. Georgios made the introductory presentation at a session dedicated to "The role of middle powers in (re)balancing the global governance system and reviving multilateralism and the UN". You can find his presentation here. The summary proceedings of the entire Africa Consultative Meeting will be made available at a later stage. |
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Europe’s Wake-Up Call:
Will We Rise or Hit Snooze on History?
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“A week is a long time in politics,” as former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson famously remarked. The first two weeks of March 2025 have felt endless, marked by political shifts, surprises, and moments that could shape the future for decades to come. As the U.S. takes charge in shaping the Russia-Ukraine conflict and global trade tensions rise, Europe remains on the sidelines.
In this Katoikos.world op-ed, a young, politically active European, Stefanos Tsorakis, questions Europe's passive role in global geopolitics, urging it to break free from U.S. dependence. Maybe the Readiness 2030 initiative now on the table will enable Europe to finally reclaim its strategic autonomy?
Read the full op-ed on Katoikos.world |
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Welcoming Sakiko Fukuda-Parr to the FOGGS Advisory Board |
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We are honoured to welcome Professor Sakiko Fukuda-Parr on the FOGGS Advisory Board.
A leading scholar in international affairs at The New School, Prof. Fukuda-Parr has shaped global development discourse through her work on , among other things, governance by indicators and the UNDP Human Development Reports. Her contributions to international policy, including roles in the UN Committee on Development Policy and the Collective on the Political Determinants of Health, align with FOGGS' mission to advance just and inclusive global governance for a more equitable and sustainable future for all. |
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FOGGS Advisory Board member Sudha S. Reddy honoured with Maja Koene International Peace Award |
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| FOGGS congratulates Advisory Board member Sudha S. Reddy on receiving the Maja Koene International Peace Award. Founder and Director of the Eco Foundation for Sustainable Alternatives (EFSA), Ms. Reddy has dedicated over 25 years to grassroots empowerment, peace building, and sustainable development. Her unwavering commitment to nonviolence, communal harmony, and social justice has made a lasting impact, from resolving tensions during communal conflicts to advocating for the rights of marginalized communities, especially women and children in India and beyond. |
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| The Maja Koene International Peace Award, presented by the Centre for Experiencing Socio-Cultural Interaction (CESCI) in Madurai, India, honours individuals whose lifelong dedication to nonviolent social change embodies Gandhian principles. Named after Swiss photojournalist and activist Maja Koene, the award recognizes those who work selflessly to create a more just and inclusive society. |
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Recording of FOGGS Open Consultation Mondays #6 |
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| Hosted by FOGGS Vice President Yoriko Yasukawa, the sixth in the series of FOGGS Open Consultation Mondays focused on the topic "Leadership as Content Creation". The meeting recording is available on the FOGGS YouTube channel, while the summary of the discussion can be found here. |
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In-person events at sparta.komvos |
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On the role of AI |
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| Publication from Inclusive Society Institute (ISI), South Africa |
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Recent Articles, Podcasts & Art |
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Cometh the End of History
Maximos Giannis, 12 March 2025 |
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In an era dominated by fast-food information and social media manipulation, the impact on democracy is undeniable. As Trump returns to the presidency amid a global shift towards far-right populism, the article explores how modern technology is reshaping political narratives, free speech, and global stability. Are we at a turning point, or is history simply repeating itself?
Read this article here |
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« EL AJEDREZ ME SALVÓ LA VIDA »
LA LUCHA DE UNA PERIODISTA COLOMBIANA CONTRA LA IMPUNIDAD
CHANGE MAKERS #6, with Claudia Julieta Duque |
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En este episodio, entrevistamos a Claudia Julieta Duque, una connotada y valiente periodista y defensora de derechos humanos de Colombia.
Claudia Julieta lleva una larga y distinguida trayectoria de investigar y escribir sobre varios casos sensibles. En esta entrevista, nos enfocamos en uno de los más emblemáticos y de mayor impacto — su investigación del asesinato del periodista, humorista y activista por la paz, Jaime Garzón, en 1999.
Listen to the podcast here. |
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GIVING A VOICE TO THE PEOPLE OF MYANMAR
the global citizen #29, with Joah McGee |
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In this episode, we spoke with Joah, host of the Insight Myanmar podcast and founder of Better Burma, a humanitarian organization supporting the people of Myanmar under military rule.
Joah's visit to Myanmar in 2003 ignited his passion for its spiritual traditions, leading to the creation of Insight Myanmar, which evolved post-2021 coup to amplify voices of resistance. His podcast shares intimate stories of life under dictatorship, fostering connection, resilience, and global solidarity.
Listen to the podcast here. |
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BATHING BEAUTY – an antidote to tough times
Bob Haverluck, Art, 22 March 2025 |
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