Title: Global Cooperation in a Fragmented International Order
Subtitle: The Expanding Strategic Role of Civil Society Institutions and Global Affairs Leadership
Description: The contemporary international system is facing profound fragmentation due to the interplay of
geopolitical rivalries, economic uncertainties, climate crises, and the weakening of traditional
multilateral institutions. State-centric diplomacy alone is often insufficient to address these
multidimensional challenges. In this context, civil society organisations, knowledge-based
institutions, and non-state actors have emerged as crucial players in fostering dialogue,
promoting cooperation, and shaping global policies. This article examines the strategic role of
global affairs leadership within civil society institutions, highlighting the operational and
conceptual contributions of the Dr. M.A. Wazed Mia Memorial Foundation (DMWF). Drawing
on examples from the foundation’s programs and international engagement, this analysis
demonstrates how global affairs advisers bridge divides, cultivate leadership networks, and
ensure sustainable institutional impact.
Subjects: Global Affairs Leadership
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Time periods: 2011-2020