In episode two of “What’s the UN We Need”, I speak to Phil Lynch of ISHR about leadership for #HumanRights.

In the lead up to the 2026 #GlobalFuturesForum convened by Coalition for the UN We Need (C4UN) on July 11 in New York and online, we’ve been asking people: “What is the UN we need?” Watch the first episode of our new short vertical video series below. More info on the GFF here: c4unwn.org/gff26/

📢June #GGIN Update: Global Governance Innovation Report 2026 Launch TODAY, GGIN@ACUNS Spotlight, & GFF and Pact Assessment Events ✅Global Governance Innovation Report 2026 Launch ✅GGIN@ACUNS Spotlight ✅Upcoming Global Futures Forum and Pact Assessment Events Click: mailchi.mp/stimson.org/...

Integrity #astronauts back on earth. #artemis

Rich Pact Innovation Plan and Pact Monitoring Toolkit expert exchanges this wk. in NYC, feeding novel research and assessment tools into upcoming PGA dialogues on Pact follow-through. Grateful to @new-york-un.diplo.de and Baha'i International Community for hosting.

A valuable message we could all use today. “Keep #Hope Alive” Rest in Peace #JesseJackson. youtu.be/5dfVO0cM2bo?...

Civil society engagement strengthens monitoring, #accountability, and #performance in int'l organizations. @alupel.bsky.social spotlighted this at Tuesday’s youth meeting on Shaping #Multilateralism — drawing on our ReformWorks research. Check it out: 👉️ www.reformworks.org/post/can-int...

Today, the ImPact Coalition on Strengthening Intl Judicial Institutions was honored to participate in PrepCom on Crimes Against Humanity treaty & welcomes states' emphasis - eg #Switzerland #Mexico #Liechtenstein #France #EU #Romania - of importance of civil society in process.

For #HumanRightsDay engage with @c4un.bsky.social as we work to defend and advance #humanrights at a time of shrinking budgets and geopolitical divisions.

Who believes in the importance of civil society? www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-l...

Good morning Chicago! Rare work trip to my hometown to join the #AmDreamConf @rooseveltu.bsky.social to talk about the US in the world from the UN’s founding to today. Americandreamconference.com #UN80

What a wild ride it’s been! Profound gratitude to all my friends and partners over the years @ipinst.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-l...

🎙️In this powerful episode of Inside Geneva, IPI President & CEO Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein explains why the Pandemic Agreement matters for the future of multilateralism and what it says about the future of global leadership. 🎧 Don't miss it! Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Jh3...

IPI Vice President @alupel.bsky.social joined the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity in South Korea this week, and spoke about the importance of learning from past reform efforts and engaging a broader range of actors in shaping effective responses to today’s challenges.

Good morning Jeju Island, ROK! It’s been a pleasure to meet you these last two days at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity! #SouthKorea

📣 #HappeningNow 📣 To kick off #POC2025, IPI is co-hosting a high-level roundtable on “Defending Civilians: Strengthening Political Commitment to Protection Norms,” along with the Permanent Missions of Switzerland, Greece, Uruguay, Kuwait, and Viet Nam, and the ICRC.

We’re kicking off #POCWeek with an ambassadorial roundtable See more @ipinst.bsky.social www.ipinst.org/pocxipi-2025

Feminist Foreign Policies have been mostly “top-down initiatives, linking them to grassroots efforts focused on #care can…[help] to bring feminist principles grounded in their local context to multilateral spaces.” E. Papworth @ipinst.bsky.social theglobalobservatory.org/2025/05/link...

Launching our latest report this morning on Peace Ops & “Unconstitutional Changes in Government” by @albertbtrithart.bsky.social & Bitania Tadesse. Watch below and Read executive summary here:

#Happening now @ipinst.bsky.social Art for Peace event featuring Nasreen Sheikh, a global advocate, artist, & survivor of modern slavery. #EndModernSlavery

Today I had the wonderful pleasure of briefing the Council in its debate on making peace operations more adaptable, under the auspices of the @denmarkun.bsky.social presidency. Thank you to Denmark for inviting me to be part of this wonderful event! www.linkedin.com/posts/ipinst...

Excellent Security Council briefing by my @ipinst.bsky.social colleague @jennarusso.bsky.social on Peace Operations, calling for strong planning & risk tolerant cultures; & will to offer bold ideas, not only the politically palatable in a constrained environment. The times demand ambitious action!

Thank you to all who joined us for this timely conversation on Trafficking in Persons, #WPS, and Peacebuilding. 🎥 Missed it? Watch the full discussion here: www.ipinst.org/2025/03/traf...

🔔 IT’S TOMORROW: Join our speakers for a crucial conversation on “Trafficking in Persons, WPS, and Peacebuilding” during the #CSW69! 📅 March 20 | 1:00–2:30 PM EST | Hybrid Register for in person or online participation here: www.ipinst.org/wpsxipi-2025

New from @ipinstgo.bsky.social An excellent explainer of ceasefire mechanisms and what would be needed for one to work in #Ukraine by @cdeconing.bsky.social theglobalobservatory.org/2025/03/what...

Join our speakers for a discussion on the protection of civilians in UN-led and African Union-led peace operations, co-hosted with the Permanent Mission of the Netherlands to the UN. 📆 Thursday, March 13| 9:30–11:15 AM EDT | Hybrid REGISTER NOW ➡️ www.ipinst.org/2025/03/the-...

IPI Vice President @alupel.bsky.social was grateful to discuss shared goals & ideas with the Ambassador of Greece to the UN, H.E. Mr. Evangelos Sekeris, at the Mission of Greece yesterday. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 We look forward to continuing the conversation and our collaboration before Greece’s UNSC Presidency in May.

Say what you will about Trump’s shameful “performance” today, but that debacle was instigated by Vance. I suspect Trump was hoping for something different, but Vance seemed set on blowing it up from the start.

#HappeningNow: The Primacy of Politics at the Local Level: The Work of UN Civil Affairs 🎥 Watch Live here: www.ipinst.org/2025/02/the-...

So, there you have it. The United States voting with Russia, Belarus, & North Korea, against #Ukraine and NATO allies. Even China abstained. This is not isolationism. This is taking sides, the side of the aggressors.

Merz just said on German TV that the primary priority of his government will be to ensure that Europe can achieve full strategic independence from the United States in the defence against Russia. Merz was once a die hard Atlanicist. Now, after Trump he is a Gaullist. Extraordinary.

Big new @crisisgroup.org report on #Haiti from my LatAm colleagues ⬇️ As part of their rich analysis, they flag the poor representation of women in the current transitional arrangements. (1/4) www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...

At #MSC2025, we hosted a roundtable with @munsecconf.bsky.social on a new two-state vision for Israel & Palestine.A Land for All (ALFA) movement proposes a confederal model: “two states, one homeland”—shifting from division to cooperation. Grateful to May Pundak & Omar M. Dajani for their insights.

Much to reflect upon as we depart @munsecconf.bsky.social today. We’ve entered a critical, dangerous moment in the transatlantic relationship. One bright spot was our @ipinst.bsky.social lunch on a new vision for peace in the Middle East. Difficult days ahead but #AnotherWayIsPossible

Two ministerial events today @munsecconf.bsky.social on Israel-Palestine, Q from audience: where is civil society? Tomorrow @ipinst.bsky.social hosts a side event with joint Israeli Palestinian movement ALFA: 2 states One Homeland . #Peace will come from grassroots.

The disruption that is happening today will yield a new order, says #Ghana President John Mahana @munsecconf.bsky.social

Beginning day @munsecconf.bsky.social w/ Econ Townhall w/ President of #Ghana, Celso Amorim, & SG @unctad.bsky.social . Takeaway: US trade war will ⬆️ South-South trade. Brazil & Africa won’t mourn old system. They must build new systems.

We highly recommend y’all crack open a copy of the U.S. Constitution before you break anymore laws…

It was an honor for @ipinst.bsky.social to host the screening of There Is Another Way. A powerful reminder that if former Israeli&Palestinian combatants can transcend hate, hold space for each others pain, and humanize each other in todays context of destruction, we all can @berghoffnd.bsky.social

File under silver linings? The stars may be aligned for real progress this year on maritime security at the UN Security Council. Read @ipinst.bsky.social GO theglobalobservatory.org/2025/02/with...

There is no coherence to US policy. Reductions in food aid have an established record of stimulating increased migration flows, something this administration is working to suppress. I know, #StatingTheObvious

This seems pretty clear: As USAID was established by Congress, “the President does not have the authority to abolish it; congressional authorization would be required to abolish, move, or consolidate USAID.” #HeDoesNotHaveAuthority crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/...

AI event @gzeromedia.com @microsoft.com #AI is moving at the speed of light and US disruption is causing high anxiety. Panel advice: stay true to your values & play long game.

(2/3) On the panel "The Innovation Imperative: Governing Technology for Global Peace & Security," with The Stimson Center, @alupel.bsky.social spoke on need to 1) maintain human control #PeopleCentered 2) take care to avoid unintended consequences & 3) embed values in new systems from the start.

A very convincing take on why ceding control of US payments system is a clear and present danger to American democracy.

This discussion w/ Combatants for #Peace, a joint Israeli-Palestinian movement, was among the most inspiring in my near 20 years w/ @ipinst.bsky.social While peace seems further than ever, these brave men & women are modeling a better future. They need to be heard: www.ipinst.org/2025/01/film...

Great discussion today on the 2025 #Peacebuilding Architecture Review w/ UN PBSO, & co-facilitators #Egypt #Slovenia @ipinst Key take away: we don’t need to reinvent the wheel, but the car needs fuel! Consensus on push for 💪🏼 PBC. We must seize opportunity for a more robust & effective system.