governance

The deterioration in human rights in 2025 heightens the risks for defenders going forward, all worsened by donors' deep funding cuts, especially those of the United States.

Americans' refusals to accept apparent abuses of power by the federal government indicate that the political winds may be starting to shift.

Without regulation, the dangers of solar radiation modification will become magnified and the security risks more unchecked.

As the Trump administration positions for possible military strikes, it would be wise to prepare for looming governance and stability challenges in Venezuela.

It is up to democracies to ensure that repressive regimes do not abuse the new U.N. Cybercrime Convention to undermine fundamental freedoms.

The Trump administration's sanctions removal for Bosnian Serb separatist Milorad Dodik precedes a Russia-Led U.N. Security Council meeting.

To see crisis as catalyst is to reject fatalism and to believe that law can be both a shield and a compass in turbulent times. #ILW2025 aims to honor that belief.

Stakeholders must creatively leverage existing legal and normative tools to ensure AI agents serve humanity — not destabilize it.

By acting early, states can build governance frameworks that support the responsible development and adoption of quantum technologies.

As quantum computing and AI advance, the legal framework governing corporate fiduciary duties requires significant recalibration.

A bottom-up norm-setting approach would rectify the concerns of agreeing to a global moratorium on solar radiation management deployment.

To harness quantum's full potential, governments should create a market environment conducive to strategic innovation.