In today’s increasingly unpredictable world, networks are more important than ever.

Last week, the Mercator Globe Forum brought together thought leaders to explore how we can navigate an increasingly unpredictable world. The event highlighted the crucial role of networks in today’s multipolar world.

Alumni, Fellows, Scholars, and partners discussed strategies for tackling Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA), focusing on how agility, resilience, and collaboration can help us thrive in these challenging times.

In preparation for the event, we spoke with Christian Hochfeld (Director, Agora Verkehrswende), Prof. Dr. Francesca Bria (Mercator Fellow), Katarina Peranić (Co-Founder, Deutsche Stiftung für Engagement und Ehrenamt), and Prof. Dr. Senem Aydin Düzgit, Professor of International Relations at Sabancı University and Director of the Istanbul Policy Center (IPC) to uncover the key success factors for staying effective and making strategic decisions in uncertain times. 🌐

Check out the latest insights in our new article from Auf Ruhr – Das Magazin der Stiftung Mercator! 📖 


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