As the world enters 2025, the international landscape remains marked by profound challenges and opportunities. From escalating power rivalries between nations and entrenched horizontal and vertical inequalities to the enduring impact of unresolved conflicts and climate change—the year ahead will test the resilience of global institutions, the creativity of leaders, and the fragile trust in multilateralism as a solution to global crises.
To shed light on what lies ahead, experts from NYU’s Center on International Cooperation (CIC) have shared key perspectives, highlighting critical trends and developments to watch in 2025. They underscore the urgent need for collective action and innovative solutions to rebuild confidence in multilateral approaches and foster a more peaceful, just, and inclusive world.
Download our analysis to explore what CIC experts foresee for 2025 and the pivotal opportunities to advance progress on these crucial fronts.
