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Finance & Governance Feature

Reimagining Financial Leadership for Africa's Future

With emerging technologies and rising climate demands, many African economies are advancing financial and governance models that support innovation, regional cooperation, and resilient growth

Aug 03, 2026

Peace & Justice Report

Our Key Insights: How Can Democracies Defend Themselves?

Nine key insights on developing strategies for safeguarding democratic systems and building alliances across pro-democracy movements around the world

Jul 27, 2026

Peace & Justice Feature

Speaking Up for the Rule of Law

International lawyers are building the leadership, networks, and legal integrity needed to defend the rule of law

Jul 24, 2026

Culture Opinion

How Internet Shutdowns Became the New Face of Authoritarianism

Salzburg Global Fellow Benson Innocent Edobor on how governments around the world are abusing internet shutdowns - and what that means for democracy, human rights, and digital freedom

Jul 22, 2026

Peace & Justice Feature

“Trump Is Not the Architect of Autocracy - He Is a Symptom”

Salzburg Global Fellow Stacey Abrams helped deliver electoral victories for Democrats in the U.S. state of Georgia. Now, she says, the party’s foremost fight must be for democracy.

Jul 20, 2026

General Opinion

Why We Need To Relearn the Art of Compromise

Salzburg Global Fellow Antonia Baumgartner argues that political compromise has become unpopular at precisely the moment we need it most

Jul 17, 2026

Culture Testimonial

Building Something Together: From Fellowship to Foundation

Two Salzburg Global Fellows reflect on how the relationships and confidence gained through the Public Policy New Voices Europe program empowered them to found a new initiative

Jul 14, 2026

Peace & Justice Opinion

Making Democracy Deliver

Salzburg Global Fellow Berk Esen explains why today's democracies are increasingly eroded by elected leaders - and how responsive governance can rebuild trust and democratic resilience

Jul 09, 2026

Culture Testimonial

When Bureaucracy Gets Creative: Reflections From Berlin

Salzburg Global Fellow Victor Werimo reflects on three questions that kept resurfacing throughout the Creative Bureaucracy Festival

Jul 07, 2026

Finance & Governance Opinion

More Than Efficiency: What Must Define the Next Era of Governance

Salzburg Global Fellow Naim Keruwala advocates for governance reforms to include genuine participation, institutional capability, and trust

Jul 03, 2026

Peace & Justice Feature

Defending Democracy Requires More Than Elections

Salzburg Global Fellow Stacey Abrams on the rise of authoritarianism, the importance of civic participation, and the lessons that democracies can learn from one another

Jul 01, 2026

Salzburg Global in Austria Update

Salzburg Global Fest im Park Celebrated a Day of Ideas, Culture, and Community

Our annual open-house style event showcased Schloss Leopoldskron as a space for global dialogue, artistic exchange, and local engagement

Jun 29, 2026