GSD alumna Alicia Zimmermann reflects on her participation in Health for the Future in Reykjavik and considers what patient experiences can teach policymakers about international drug policy and access to medical cannabis.
Amb. Dr. Walid M. Abdelnasser examines the latest escalation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, focusing on strategic waterways, regional security, Iran’s nuclear programme and the increasingly difficult path towards a sustainable diplomatic settlement.
Charu Shangari Palanivel examines how gender-based violence, institutional silence and the marginalisation of women shape the pursuit and protection of power across four distinct historical and contemporary contexts.
Donald Trump’s assertion on Sunday, 6 September 2026, that “the moon is ours” is best read as more than a provocation. It reflects a broader shift in how states may frame lunar activity: from a primarily scientific endeavor to a domain where influence, standards, and strategic leverage matter as much as, or more than, exploration. This trend … Continued
The Geneva School of Diplomacy Graduation Ceremony 2026 brought together graduates, families, faculty, distinguished guests, and members of the wider diplomatic community for a memorable celebration of achievement, reflection, and new beginnings.
GSD alumna Jennifer D. Tapia Boada reflects on her Executive Master in International Relations journey, the legacy of the EMIR programme, and the chain of experiences that shaped her professional path.
When I joined the Geneva School of Diplomacy, I was looking for an education in international relations. What I found was much more than that: I found a community that encouraged me to lead, to serve, and to believe that diplomacy can create tangible change.
This article analyzes China’s renewed Global AI Governance Initiative and the establishment of the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO) at WAIC 2026 as important developments in global AI governance. It argues that these initiatives should be viewed not only through the lens of geopolitical competition but also as efforts to address key global challenges: creating inclusive AI governance rules, ensuring equitable participation of developing countries, and balancing innovation with risk management. The authors emphasize the need to reduce global AI capability gaps, prevent digital inequality, and strengthen capacity building in the Global South through cooperation in infrastructure, talent development, and knowledge sharing. The article also highlights the importance of multistakeholder diplomacy and international collaboration in managing AI’s opportunities and risks. Finally, it underscores Geneva’s role as a neutral platform for dialogue and the contribution of academic institutions to building a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable global AI governance framework.
AI-enabled healthcare is already transforming care worldwide, but scaling it responsibly requires more than technology. Drawing on outcomes from GSD’s WSIS Forum 2026 session, Wallace S. Cheng and Larisa Bivolaru explore the barriers, governance challenges and partnerships needed to make AI-enabled healthcare more trusted, equitable and globally accessible.
As leaders gather for the 2026 G7 Summit, debates surrounding international cooperation, strategic competition, and the future of global governance have once again moved to the forefront of international affairs. Beyond the immediate headlines lies a broader question: what role does the G7 continue to play in an increasingly fragmented international system? To explore this … Continued