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Global Governance in an Era of Geopolitical Shifts

October 11, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am

  • Robertson Hall, Arthur Lewis Auditorium

About Session

This panel brings together Princetonians to discuss how global governance faces significant challenges in an era characterized by rising tensions, fragmentation and a decline in multilateral cooperation. The emergence of new global powers and competing ideologies and a resurgence of nationalism are testing the traditional rules-based international order. Panelists will examine what’s at stake and how institutions, diplomacy and leadership must evolve to meet this moment.

Moderated by: Sophal Ear *97 SPIA, Associate Professor, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State University

Ileana Cruz-Marden *19 SPIA, Director, Global Partnerships, Tent Partnership for Refugees
David L. Goldwyn *86 SPIA, President, Goldwyn Global Strategies, LLC; Chairman, Atlantic Council Global Energy Center’s Energy Advisory Group
Steven Simon *83 SPIA, Distinguished Fellow and Visiting Lecturer, Dartmouth College

Speakers

Ileana Cruz-Marden *19 SPIA

Ileana Cruz-Marden *19 SPIA

Mentor, Bridge-Builder, Soprano
Sophal Ear *97 SPIA

Sophal Ear *97 SPIA

Scholar, Refugee, Storyteller
David L. Goldwyn *86 SPIA

David L. Goldwyn *86 SPIA

Thought leader, Educator, Policy Innovator
Steven Simon *83 SPIA

Steven Simon *83 SPIA

Researcher, Writer, Teacher