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Stephen Heintz, Kim Stanley Robinson: A Logic For The Future: International Relations in the Age of Turbulence

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Apr 30, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Track Two Diplomacy in Iran Deal

  • Stephen Heintz shared his experience facilitating track two diplomacy for the Iran nuclear deal involving unofficial but serious diplomatic teams.
  • This approach built trust and generated ideas that enabled formal governmental negotiations to progress.
INSIGHT

EU as Model for Future Cooperation

  • The European Union is a critical peace project where member states pool sovereignty for joint problem solving.
  • This model challenges the 17th century nation-state concept and guides future international cooperation.
INSIGHT

Sufficient Consensus over Unanimity

  • Global institutions face paralysis due to excessively high consensus thresholds, hindering timely action.
  • Adopting "sufficient consensus" could enable progressive reforms despite some dissent.
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