Collaboration in A More Contested World

October 17, 2024
15:30–16:15 (Asia/Dubai time zone)

About this session

The current turbulent geopolitical context has seen a rise of conflict and competition and a decline of trust in international systems. As we reach a geopolitical tipping point, how can we build innovative pathways of cooperation to advance shared priorities?

This is a livestreamed session. Simultaneous interpretation in English and Arabic.

Speakers

FG
Florence Gaub
Director, Research Division
NATO Defense College
LQ
Liu Qian
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Wusawa Advisory
DQ
Danny Quah
Li Ka Shing Professor in Economics
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
ST
Sarah Thorn
Senior Director, Global Government Affairs
Walmart

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