Track II as a primary mode
of cross-border governance.

The institutions designed for the multilateral order of the late twentieth century are not designed for the governance challenges of the 2030s. Track II diplomacy, informal expert-led dialogue across jurisdictions, has historically been a complement to formal multilateralism. In an era of fragmented authority and accelerating technology, Track II becomes a primary mode of cross-border governance work.

The Institute's Governance and Diplomacy work develops frameworks for structured multi-stakeholder alignment, networked multilateralism, and Track II dialogue on governance questions that cross jurisdictional boundaries. The trimester salons function as the Institute's standing Track II infrastructure.