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As the world grapples with escalating conflicts and climate crises, one question looms large: Can our current global institutions truly deliver justice and democracy for all? We sat down with Dr. Jan Oberg, peace researcher and director at the Transnational Foundation for Peace & Future Research, to explore radical ideas for reimagining global governance.
The Democracy Dilemma
Oberg argues traditional power structures are struggling to keep pace with 21st-century challenges: 'We’re trying to fix a leaky boat while sailing through a hurricane – existing systems weren’t designed for today’s interconnected crises.' From AI ethics to transborder climate policies, he emphasizes the need for governance models that prioritize local voices over bureaucratic inertia.
Grassroots vs Global Giants
The conversation took a surprising turn as Oberg highlighted experimental approaches:
Citizen assemblies shaping EU climate policy
Indigenous-led resource management in the Amazon
Youth climate councils bypassing traditional UN channels
'True democracy isn’t about voting once every four years – it’s about continuous, inclusive participation,' Oberg noted, drawing parallels to social media’s instant feedback loops (but with less drama ).
What’s Next?
While acknowledging no perfect solutions exist, Oberg remains hopeful: 'The pandemic showed we can achieve global coordination – now we need to channel that energy into permanent structures.' His radical proposal? A Global Citizens’ Convention where everyday people collaborate directly on pressing issues, no passports required.
From AI ethics to transborder climate policies, he emphasizes the need for governance models that prioritize local voices over bureaucratic inertia.
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