The Next Quarter Century: What Kind of New World Order?

Anne-Marie Slaughter, a leading scholar of international affairs and global governance, will speak on "What Would the US Do in a Middle Power Order?" Her talk will set the stage for the symposium's panel discussions the following day. The keynote event will be followed by a reception and co-branded as an MIT Starr Forum that will be open to the general public.

Enjoy a light breakfast while connecting with colleagues before the opening remarks.

Evan Lieberman, David Singer, Duane Boning

Speakers will discuss key sources of disruption and insecurity round the world. How should we think about these problems? Are we at a moment of real change or are we simply observing one point on a longstanding trendline?

Taylor Fravel, Chair

• Armed conflict (Caitlin Talmadge)
• Nuclear insecurity (Vipin Narang)
• Climate change (Fiona Bare)
• Urbanization (Noah Nathan)

Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be available.

Speakers will discuss key trends in the nature of governance and the relationship between countries. What is happening to the formal and informal institutions meant to foster security and prosperity? Where are there promising innovations?

Noelle Selin, Chair

• Trade (In Song Kim)

• Development assistance/architecture (Bish Sanyal)

• Human rights (Ruofan Ma)

• Security order (Barry Posen)

• Alignments/Partnerships (Mihaela Papa)

Join us for lunch and the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees and speakers.

Speakers will share insights concerning distinctive regional perspectives on the international order as well as emerging patterns of regional development.

Fotini Christia, Chair

• Europe (Elizabeth Wood)

• Africa (Mai Hassan)

• Asia (Yasheng Huang)

• Americas (Danny Hidalgo)

• MENA (Rich Nielsen)

• South Asia (Sana Aiyar)

Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be available.

Speakers will offer their forward-looking views on the international order. What are the policies and ideas required to advance a future of peace, prosperity and dignity? What can MIT/CIS contribute?

Evan Lieberman, Chair

• Suzanne Berger
• Richard Mills
• Marcos Troyjo
• Dafna Rand
• Eric Evans

We invite you to stay for a cocktail reception as we continue the conversations sparked throughout the day.