Publications

Globalization and the changes it brings pose challenges for social cohesion. Globalization expert Ian Goldin gave the keynote speech at the High-Level Round Table kicking off the Trying Times conference 2019. In this interview, he explores various aspects of his argument.

Canadian author John Ralston Saul gave the closing speech titled “How to make social cohesion work” at the Trying Times conference 2019. Her argues that the social cohesion of the future needs both diversity and community.

The Living Document for the 2019 Trying Times Conference summarizes in eight thematic areas the challenges and recommendations identified as relevant to social cohesion in the world of tomorrow.

The study provides an overview of the key changes and challenges affecting social cohesion in society that are driven by the megatrends of globalization, digitalization and demographic change.