Event Fall Academy 2025 10.11.2025 Under the theme “Multilateralism at the Brink?”, the workshop brought together global scholars and practitioners to explore how middle powers can strengthen multilateralism, forge alliances, and address global challenges. “Multilateralism at the brink?” 10-14 November 2025 | New York City The Fall Academy is FES New York’s flagship capacity-building program: an intensive, week-long in-person training designed for emerging political changemakers from across FES’s global partner network. This year, 14 participants representing 14 countries across four continents came together for high-level exchanges with UN diplomats, Secretariat officials, and leading experts from think tanks and NGOs. Their discussions took place at a moment when the UN faces unprecedented financial and political pressures—making their engagement both timely and essential. The cohort embraced the Academy not only as a learning opportunity but as a platform to forge new alliances and spark future collaborations. By returning home with stronger networks, sharper insights, and renewed energy, participants are poised to advance bottom-up multilateralism in their own countries and contribute to a more inclusive, resilient international system. We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants and speakers for their valuable contributions!
