New Thinking for a New World - a Tallberg Foundation Podcast

• Will Palestinians and Israelis Ever Find Peace?

  The Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, ignited another cycle of devastation, leaving countless lives lost or shattered—mostly Palestinian, but also Israeli. Beyond rebuilding roads and houses, how can people on both sides heal from the hate, despair, and fear that fuel ongoing violence? This episode of New Thinking for a New World shifts the focus from political plans to the human reality of those forced to coexist. Italian journalist Francesca Borri, reporting from Jenin, and Israeli activist Gershon Baskin, deeply committed to coexistence, share their insights. Is peace possible?

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• Is Trump Good for Europe?

  Donald Trump has long criticized the EU, calling it unfair to the U.S. and favoring tariffs and direct deals with Moscow over cooperation with allies. His shift on Ukraine—from Biden’s full support to “Stop the killing”—has further strained transatlantic ties, with European leaders calling him a “traitor” and warning that U.S. unpredictability is a bigger threat than Russia. But could Trump’s hostility push Europe to take control of its own future? In this episode of New Thinking for a New World, former foreign ministers Ana Palacio of Spain and Vygaudas Usackas of Lithuania explore whether Trump’s presidency might, ironically, be just what Europe needs.

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• Best New Thinking: Tyranny’s Most Dangerous Foe

  Winston Churchill once said, “A free press is the unsleeping guardian of every other right… the most dangerous foe of tyranny.” Today, as trust in governments and media erodes, we see how deeply connected they are. María Teresa Ronderos, co-founder of the Latin American Center for Investigative Journalism (CLIP) and 2024 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize winner, is working to restore faith in journalism. She believes honest, smart reporting is the key to countering misinformation and that technology, when used right, can strengthen democracy. Good journalism, she insists, is more vital than ever. **This episode was originally published on December 5, 2024.**

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• What’s Going On in the United States???

  Donald Trump has been president for just five weeks, yet the whirlwind of executive orders, budget cuts, nominations, and sweeping policy shifts has made it feel much longer. His rapid-fire approach signals an intent not only to reshape Washington but to redefine America's role in the world. No modern president has begun with such relentless activity, prompting an early assessment rather than the traditional hundred-day review. To explore these developments, the Tällberg Foundation hosted a webinar featuring Alan Stoga, Tällberg’s chairman, in conversation with Aziz Huq, a constitutional law professor at the University of Chicago, and Scott Miller, a strategist advising businesses, politicians, and governments worldwide.

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• The Brave New World Is Here: Are We Ready?

  We live in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world that is transforming how we learn, create, and interact. Ideally, this transformation would make people smarter, healthier, and more prosperous. But the reality is far from perfect—too many people lack the skills to navigate modern life, leaving them struggling to keep up. A massive OECD study of adult skills across 31 countries reveals a troubling trend: literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving abilities are stagnating or declining, just when societies need them most. In this episode, Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the OECD, discusses these findings with host Alan Stoga. Are we equipped for the future, or is technology outpacing our ability to adapt?

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