Is War Between China and the US Inevitable?
Graham Allison explores the historical pattern of "Thucydides's Trap" to analyze potential conflict between a rising China and dominant US, offering insights on avoiding violent collision through common sense and courage.
A Political Party for Women's Equality
Sandi Toksvig shares her experience founding the Women's Equality Party in Britain, advocating for more women in power and inspiring global action for gender equality through political mobilization.
How the US Should Use Its Superpower Status
Explore the changing dynamics of global leadership and the US's role in a world without a single dominant power. Gain insights into international politics and the challenges of the new world order.
Inside the Mind of a Former Radical Jihadist
Former jihadist Manwar Ali reflects on his experience with radicalization and appeals to those drawn to extremism, urging them to let go of anger and hatred and embrace goodness, beauty, and truth in others.
The Fight for Democracy and the Planet Begins in the Classroom
Explore a transformative framework combining education, sustainability, and social action to revolutionize decision-making and movement-building for a more democratic and environmentally conscious future.
How to Bridge Political Divides - From Two Friends on Opposing Sides
Discover how two friends from opposing political backgrounds bridge divides, challenge polarization, and demonstrate the value of discarding the "scare script" to foster understanding and unity in a divided world.
Why We're Divided and What You Can Do About It
Explore the roots of political polarization and learn practical steps to bridge divides in society. Shannon Watson offers insights on human nature and actionable strategies for fostering understanding and unity.
Countering Adversarial Cyber Campaigns - Alternative Strategies to Cyber War
Explores cyber campaigns as strategic alternatives to war, analyzing their impact on power politics and proposing new measures beyond conventional approaches to address current cyber policy challenges.
How Do Daily Habits Lead to Political Violence?
Explore how everyday behaviors can escalate to political violence and learn strategies to identify and avoid polarizing habits, fostering common ground and understanding.
The Past, Present and Future of Nicotine Addiction
Explore the history and impact of nicotine addiction, its devastating health consequences, and potential policy changes to prevent future addictions in this eye-opening talk by health policy expert Mitch Zeller.
How to Expose the Corrupt
Discover strategies to combat systemic government corruption and its global corporate ties through the innovative approach of Transparency International.
On Being a Woman and a Diplomat
Madeleine Albright discusses women's issues in foreign policy, emphasizing their critical importance and challenging the notion of them being "soft" topics in diplomacy and international relations.
A Global Culture to Fight Extremism
Explore strategies to combat extremism through grassroots movements and global social activism, as presented by former Islamist extremist Maajid Nawaz in his thought-provoking TED Talk.
How Do We Heal Medicine
Explore innovative approaches to transform healthcare, focusing on collaborative teamwork and patient-centered care to address systemic challenges in modern medicine.
A Different Understanding of American Patriotism
Explore a fresh perspective on American patriotism, emphasizing collective responsibility and civic ideals to reset national aspirations and strengthen democracy for a better future.
Decolonizing and Diversifying the Biomedical Science Curriculum at St George's by Michelle Moroney
Explore strategies for creating a more inclusive and diverse biomedical science curriculum, addressing historical biases and promoting equitable education in the field.
Cyber Comrades - Alliance-Building in Cyberspace
Explore cyber diplomacy, international partnerships, and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in a globalized world. Learn strategies for alliance-building and advancing cooperation in cyberspace.
A Vision for the Future of Sierra Leone
Julius Maada Bio shares his journey from military leader to democratic president of Sierra Leone, emphasizing the importance of education and empowering youth for the nation's future growth and development.
The World Doesn't Need More Nuclear Weapons
Erika Gregory calls on rising leaders to pursue global nuclear disarmament by 2045, highlighting the urgent need to address this unfinished challenge in a post-Cold War era.
It's Time to Reclaim Religion
Rabbi Sharon Brous presents four principles for revitalizing religious practice, offering a hopeful perspective on faith as a counter-narrative to violence, extremism, and pessimism in modern life.
How Fear Drives American Politics
Explore how fear influences US politics and the need for new ideas to address major issues like cybercrime, emerging technologies, and modern warfare. Gain insights on overcoming political stagnation.