Does democracy deliver development

Does democracy deliver development?

In this podcast episode, Dr Brian Wong and Alan Doss examined the relations between democracy and development, delving into multiple cases including China, Congo and Myanmar, as well as examining the role of UN in democracy and development. Alan Doss emphasized that democracy is not a panacea for development and it cannot be imported but has to be a “local construct.”

AI governance and geopolitics

OXGS Report | Navigating geopolitics in AI governance

This research report examines the differences and commonalities in regulatory approaches and the underlying values of the major AI powers (the EU, the US, and China), the role of geopolitics in shaping AI governance, and key issues regarding global AI governance.

Navigating geopolitics in AI governance implementation panel 2

Navigating Geopolitics in AI Governance Implementation (Panel 2)

One major factor hindering the implementation of AI governance is geopolitics, which may pressure countries to prioritize national competitiveness over safety concerns and discourage cooperation among countries. This two-panel seminar aims to shed light on the interactions between geopolitics and the implementation of AI governance.

Navigating geopolitics in AI governance implementation

Navigating Geopolitics in AI Governance Implementation (Panel 1)

One major factor hindering the implementation of AI governance is geopolitics, which may pressure countries to prioritize national competitiveness over safety concerns and discourage cooperation among countries. This two-panel seminar aims to shed light on the interactions between geopolitics and the implementation of AI governance.

dollar hegemony

Is the Dollar hegemony collapsing?

Recently, a global de-dollarization campaign seems to be gaining momentum, driven by geopolitical risks and changing economic dynamics. What are the political and economic implications of this new development? Does it suggest the beginning of the collapse of the US dollar hegemony? We brought experts/observers together from around the world to discuss this significant development and its implications.

Why in the time of war we need diplomacy more than ever

Why in this time of war we need diplomacy more than ever

What scope is there for diplomacy to play a more effective role in mediating wars and conflicts? On the occasion of the publication of the 8th edition of Satow’s Diplomatic Practice edited by Ivor Roberts, we bring together four former distinguished diplomats to answer that and related questions.