Leadership, Multilateralism, and Global Responsibility after Davos

The Politics & International Affairs Unit of the Athens Institute is organizing a Microsymposium on “Leadership, Multilateralism, and Global Responsibility after Davos” as part of the 24^th Annual International Conference on Politics & International Studies, 15-19 June 2026, Athens, Greece sponsored by the Athens Journal of Politics & International Affairs.

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This microsymposium invites critical and interdisciplinary reflections on the Canadian Prime Minister’s recent intervention at the World Economic Forum in Davos, which has sparked widespread discussion about leadership, global governance, and the future of multilateral cooperation. Delivered at a moment of heightened geopolitical, economic, and environmental uncertainty, the intervention offers a rich starting point for

examining how political leadership is articulated, performed, and received on the global stage. We welcome contributions that analyze the speech and its broader implications from diverse perspectives, including (but not limited to) political science, international relations, economics, communication studies, ethics, and public policy. Possible themes include narratives of responsibility and solidarity, the role of middle powers in global governance, the relationship between economic forums and democratic accountability, and the effectiveness of rhetorical interventions in shaping global agendas. The microsymposium aims to foster dialogue between scholars, practitioners, and observers interested in how global challenges are framed and addressed in elite international settings. By situating the Davos intervention within wider debates on governance, legitimacy, and global cooperation, the session seeks to generate critical insights into contemporary forms of political leadership.

You may participate as a presenter of one paper and/or an attendee.

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Please submit an abstract (by email only) to: atiner@atiner.gr, using the abstract submission form by 24 February 2026 to: Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, President, Athens Institute. Abstracts should include the following details: Title of Paper, Full Name (s), Affiliation, Current Position, an email address, and at least 3 keywords that best describe the subject of your submission. Decisions are reached within 4 weeks.

Fee structure information is available on www.atiner.gr/fees.

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From the Athens Institute’s long experience these events bring together scholars from different countries and disciplines which may result to research collaborations and joint publications. These events include a pragmatic symposium (as organized in Ancient Athens but fine-tuned to synchronous ethics), a special one-day educational island tour, a Mycenae visit, an Athens educational walking tour, a day trip to Delphi, and an ancient Corinth and Cape Sounion visit. Details of the social program are available here.