The Next Page Futures of multilateralism
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Nov 10, 2023 
Join Simfora Bangasimbo, a Master's student from Congo specializing in human rights, Sohini Chakrabarti from New Delhi focusing on gender and diversity, and Karim Achy from Lebanon studying conflict and peace, as they dissect the future of multilateralism. They present scenarios for 2050, analyzing stable versus volatile geopolitics and the impact of technology. The conversation also touches on the declining trust in institutions, the need for collaboration among small states, and the vital role of youth activism in shaping a cooperative global landscape.
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Scenario One: Cooperative World
- Scenario one predicts a cooperative world by 2050 with open access technology and stable geopolitics.
- The UN remains central, supported by regional organizations for climate action and security.
Scenario Two: Volatile Regionalism
- Scenario two depicts volatile geopolitics with open technology but increased protectionism and regionalism by 2050.
- The UN is sidelined, regional organizations dominate, and tech firms influence decisions amidst inequality.
Scenario Three: Fragmented Nationalism
- Scenario three forecasts intense nationalism, loss of global trade legitimacy, and a fragmented global order by 2050.
- Non-state actors gain power as global governance by states collapses amid rising conflict and misinformation.