The dominant model through which international relations are done today – multilateralism – is undeniably in crisis. The numerous criticisms of the model coalesce around two main concerns: structural inequality and political impotence, with the latter stemming in part from the former. The dynamics of international cooperation are changing; the multilateral model inherited from the post-World War II era is in crisis; new forms of collaboration are emerging. These themes were e

Democracy today stands at a crossroads. While society, technology, and communication are evolving at breakneck speed, democratic institutions in many places seem stuck in another era. Yet we already live in a reality that is global, networked, and digital – one that calls for new forms of participation. What does democracy mean in the digital age – and how do we want to shape it together? The Growing Gap Between Society and Politics This discrepancy is increasingly breeding f

In a world increasingly dominated by short-form content, science needs a new marketing strategy. Can scientific short-form content be both fun and factual without comprising credibility?

For every 10 apartments built in Switzerland every year, one is torn down. Construction and demolition contribute 1/3 of Switzerland’s carbon emissions and over 80% of its waste annually. Academics and industry actors alike are convinced there is a more sustainable future for the construction sector – but how can we get there?