Global Governance in Times of Transformational Change

In a world shaped by seismic shifts — from the rise of AI to the retreat of liberal internationalism — how do we govern the unpredictable?

This course dives deep into the evolving architecture of global governance at a time when power is being reconfigured, risks are multiplying, and resilience is increasingly conceived as a key governance objective. Students will explore how geopolitical realignments are transforming how decisions are made — both locally and globally — in different policy fields, particularly in relations with cyber and intelligence practices.

The course equips participants not just to understand the forces shaping our world — but to lead within them. 

Content

• Risk, Resilience, and Governance: Learn how to apply resilience-thinking and risk society theory to real-world governance dilemmas.
• Global Meets Local: Unpack the dynamics between international frameworks and local decision-making under conditions of uncertainty.
• Cyber and Intelligence in Context: Examine how cyber threats and intelligence practices intersect with broader governance challenges. 
• Critical Challenges: Engage with the governance implications of technological innovation, terrorism, climate change, and shifting global power.