What is the future of the G20 in a fragmenting world?
#2/26 OPEN CONSULTATION MONDAYS, 9 FEBRUARY 2026 In an era defined by geopolitical flux and weakening consensus, the latest Global South Perspectives Network (GSPN) consultation examined a pivotal question: What is the future of the G20 in a fragmenting world? The discussion highlighted that while multilateral institutions continue to exist…
The U.S. intervention in Venezuela: Global reactions and implications
#1/26 OPEN CONSULTATION MONDAYS, 19 JANUARY 2026 The Global South Perspectives Network’s latest report analyses the 3 January 2026 U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, during which President Nicolás Maduro was captured. The contributors argue that this operation marks a profound rupture in international norms governing sovereignty and the use of…
Open Consultation Mondays: Dissecting China’s Global Governance Initiative
The Global South Perspectives Network enters this new phase of publishing its Open Consultation Mondays’ dialogues at a moment when the international system appears suspended between epochs. One can sense a world taking stock of itself, as if pausing briefly before deciding what kind of order it wishes to inhabit…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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