Category: Publications

  • The role of Middle Powers in (re)balancing the Global Governance System and reviving Multilateralism and the UN

    The role of Middle Powers in (re)balancing the Global Governance System and reviving Multilateralism and the UN

    This paper explores the growing significance of middle powers in reshaping global governance and reviving multilateralism, particularly within the framework of the United Nations. It argues that middle powers—through coalition-building, norm-setting, and strategic diplomacy—can play a vital role in addressing current geopolitical gridlocks and declining trust in global institutions. Emphasizing inclusivity, legitimacy, and equitable representation,…

  • Effectively Addressing Human Security Challenges

    Effectively Addressing Human Security Challenges

    This report explores the concept of a Global Resilience Council (GRC) as a potential institutional innovation to better address rising human security challenges in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. With traditional global governance mechanisms struggling to keep pace with multidimensional crises—from climate change and pandemics to armed conflicts and economic disruptions—the report makes a…

  • Reflections on the Zero Draft of the Pact for the Future

    Reflections on the Zero Draft of the Pact for the Future

    The Global South Perspectives Network (GSPN) presents this report as a collective response to the United Nations’ “Zero Draft of the Pact for the Future.” Rooted in inclusive dialogues, this initiative brings forward critical reflections from civil society actors, youth leaders, and thinkers across the Global South, with the aim of influencing global governance reforms…

  • Peace and security threats through the lens of the Global South

    Peace and security threats through the lens of the Global South

    Originally published on Katoikos.world A recent comprehensive survey conducted by the Global South Perspectives Network, an initiative of the Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability (FOGGS) and the research group Humanitarian Journalism and Media Interventions (HumanizaCom) of the Methodist University of São Paulo, has offered a unique vantage point on the multifaceted landscape of peace…

  • Global South Perspectives on Global Governance Reform

    Global South Perspectives on Global Governance Reform

    This report presents a comprehensive account of Global South perspectives on global governance reform, with a focus on the United Nations system. In the face of overlapping global crises—ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change and rising geopolitical tensions—it highlights the urgency of creating a more inclusive, equitable, and representative multilateral order. The findings…