Anticipating an inside look at multilateralism during Geneva Science Diplomacy Week
GESDA gears up for the fourth edition of its immersive learning and networking experience based on the dynamic science and diplomacy ecosystem of International Geneva. On the grounds of the Palais des Nations overlooking Geneva, Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto’s installation of 193 different stones, each bearing the name of a United Nations member nation, is […]
GESDA News April 2025
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Radar Spotlight: Tapping into the behavioral science of groups holds promise
Modern research tools, especially computational resources, are enabling deeper analysis of group behavior. (Mauro Mora/Unsplash) Tapping into the behavioral science of groups holds promise for enhancing cooperation and limiting conflict Over the next 25 years, we can anticipate several advancements in the study of group behavior that will benefit society, ranging from predictive tools for […]
GESDA News March 2025
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Radar Spotlight: Altering our sense of place with the science of the origins of life
Star clusters like NGC 3603 provide important clues to understanding the origin of massive star formations in the early, distant universe. (NASA) Altering our sense of place with the science of the origins of life Life’s complexity is a product of evolution. Achieving a greater understanding of life’s origins through interdisciplinary research will help reveal […]
GESDA News February 2025
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Radar Spotlight: The future of fusion: When might we ‘bottle’ the sun?
An artist’s rendering of laser beams entering through openings on either end of a hohlraum containing a target pellet. The beams induce nuclear fusion in the pellet by compressing and heating the target. (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) The future of fusion: When might we ‘bottle’ the sun? Fusion, often referred to as “putting the sun […]
New quantum game to train future leaders in anticipatory science diplomacy
Imagine if we had a way of seeing the future of science and technology? With it we could understand and act earlier to prepare for situations like what happened with artificial intelligence – a surge of applications almost no one anticipated or knew how to govern. It’s a serious card game — and so much more […]
GESDA News January 2025
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Radar Spotlight: Peering into the future of conflict prevention with predictive peacebuilding
Swiss artist R. Brandenberg sculpted “Frieden” (Peace) for a 1983 disarmament conference in Geneva. (J. Heilprin) Peering into the future of conflict prevention with predictive peacebuilding Using data science and AI, researchers are gaining a better understanding of the roots and warning signs of conflict. That is strengthening their ability to predict where conflict may […]
