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A New Global Reality: Recalibrating the International Order
Fundamental realignment or temporary disruption?
October 2, 2025 (London) / October 3, 2025 (Geneva)
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Our Jeffersonian Dinner Series
The 1648 Jeffersonian Dinners spark conversations with purpose.
We invite accomplished professionals across international affairs
to think critically, deeply, and expansively about global issues.
November 15, 2024
Beyond 'Doing Well by Doing Good': Hard Choices in Responsible Business Conduct
When Good Intentions Meet Market Realities
75
% of OECD countries with laws on responsible business conduct
98
% of S&P 500 companies report ESG information
56
% of consumers say too many brands use societal issues as a marketing ploy
August 30, 2024
Sports Diplomacy or Sportswashing: The Geopolitics of Global Sporting Events
Athletic competitions as diplomatic battleground
$7.5B
profit from Qatar World Cup
172
people executed in Saudi Arabia in 2022
15
Russian Olympic athletes competing as 'neutrals'
May 31, 2024
Is Europe Growing Together or Growing Apart?
EU in an era of rising populism
31
years since creation of EU
450
million EU citizens
29
% of EU ministers who self-describe as Euro-skeptic
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