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‘The EUISS has produced a groundbreaking report which for the first time looks at the impact of an increasingly empowered global citizenry on the international system. The report paints a world which is no longer a relatively static one of states, but delves deep into the drivers and forces – such as the communications revolution – that are moulding and constraining state behaviour, not the other way around…’
Mathew J. Burrows, Counselor, National Intelligence Council, USA
‘The EUISS’ ESPAS Report is comprehensive and thought provoking. I look forward to the debate it will generate in my country as well as the others discussed …’
Radha Kumar, Director of the Peace & Conflict Program, Delhi Policy Group, India
‘The objective of this report, coordinated by Álvaro de Vasconcelos, is to establish what will be the major world trends prevailing in the ongoing phase of transition that has characterised the first decade of the twenty-first century. The report correctly draws a picture of global multipolarity. Of particular interest is the scope of its content and research, which was conducted not only in the developed world but also in the major poles of the emerging world. The analysis of the report is based on thorough and far-reaching research which is very useful to understand the complexities of the present global context.’
Marco Aurélio Garcia, Foreign Policy Special Advisor to the President of Brazil
“Au coeur du débat, s’inscrit comme en écho aux valeurs portées par l’Union européenne, le message de construire un monde de citoyens rendu possible par la montée de classes moyennes soucieuses de concilier autonomie individuelle et solidarité sociale. Ce rapport s’impose comme une introduction indispensable à la compréhension pour l’Europe du monde qui vient.”
Joseph Maïla, Directeur de la Prospective au Ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes
‘During the London launch of the ESPAS report, several themes were highlighted, including growing global competition for resources and managing the rise of more assertive states. Another salient theme that emerged was “the empowerment of individuals”.’
Robin Niblett, Director, Chatham House