In this interview for the Global Governance Innovation Platform (GGI), recorded during the Institution-building in an Era of Values Realism workshop (30 March, 2026), Kai Jia identifies a lack of imagination as a central challenge for global governance, highlighting the need to move beyond existing institutional frameworks and mindsets to explore new approaches and solutions.
Drawing on developments in artificial intelligence, he discusses the importance of establishing platforms for dialogue among different stakeholders to better understand emerging challenges and explore future governance mechanisms. He also reflects on the importance of building trust and prioritizing cooperation over competition, emphasizing the value of exploring alternative approaches to shared global challenges.
