International Olympic Committee (IOC) HQ, in Lausanne, Switzerland | Photo: AP Conversations Milano–Cortina 2026: Solidarity as Structure — How the IOC Supports Athletes With Dignity As Milano–Cortina 2026 approaches, this analysis explains how Olympic Solidarity supports athletes through structure, continuity, and dignity — beyond symbolism. By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read
Aerial view of the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia | Hisham F. Ibrahim, Getty Images Conversations When Power Moves Faster Than Process A former senior Pentagon and White House official explains how U.S. actions abroad reveal the risks of bypassing institutional process — and why norms, precedent, and trust still matter in national security decision-making. By Olga Nesterova • 5 min read
Maurizio Massari, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, addresses the Security Council meeting on protection of civilians in armed conflict. | Photo: United Nations Conversations A Conversation with Ambassador Maurizio Massari: Diplomacy, Leadership, and Italy’s Vision at the United Nations An in-depth conversation with Ambassador Maurizio Massari, Italy’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on diplomacy, multilateral reform, gender equality, the UN’s role in Ukraine, and Italy’s vision for the future of global cooperation. By Olga Nesterova • 6 min read
