Global Governance and the Rise of a New World Order

As the global balance of power shifts, this timely discussion explores the structural forces reshaping the international system. What does the future of global governance look like in an era of numerous global conflicts, the rise of China as an economic and technological power, and the paralysis of long-standing international intuitions? What does this mean for trade, security, and international cooperation? And what role do middle and rising powers play in the new world order? Our expert panel will explore these questions and more.

Lord Peter Ricketts spent 40 years as a member of the Diplomatic Service. His final post was Ambassador in Paris (2012-16). Before that he was the UK’s first National Security Adviser (2010-12), and in that role was the coordinator of the 2010 National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review. He was Permanent Under Secretary at the FCO and Head of the Diplomatic Service (2006-10). He spent much of his career working on politico-military issues and crisis management, including spells as the FCO Political Director (2001-3) and Permanent Representative to NATO (2003-6).

Jane Kinninmont is the Chief Executive Officer at the United Nations Association – UK. Prior to this she was the Policy & Impact Director at The European Leadership Network (ELN), where she worked to strengthen the influence, policy relevance and impact of the ELN’s research, convening and networks. Jane’s previous positions also include Associate Director for the Middle East and Africa at the Economist Group and Senior Editor/Economist at the Economist Intelligence Unit. She led a research project on generational change in the Gulf Arab monarchies and its impact on Gulf relations with Iraq, Iran and Yemen and worked on various projects that analysed the roots of regional conflicts and brought younger-generation voices from the region into the debates on policy solutions.

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