International Institutions

Far-seeing people will tell us that the first years of the coming decade are probably the only times when fundamental change is possible. For as the balance of economic power changes over the next two decades, new and stronger power-brokers may be less willing to embrace change. My fear is that, by that time, a new kind of environmental, economic and social protectionism will be our fate; threatening prosperity, our environment and ultimately global stability. To avoid this race to the bottom, I propose that we discuss five inclusive reforms in the way the world seeks global solutions for global problems.