In Conversation With is a podcast series from the Graduate Institute, Geneva in which we ask renowned experts and thought-leaders to address pressing global issues with a Graduate Institute faculty member.
Between Peace and Justice: ICC Arrest Warrants and Peace Negotiations
In this episode of In Conversation With, Professor Paola Gaeta speaks with Ambassador Franz Perrez, Director of the Directorate of International Law at the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, about the complex relationship between international criminal justice and peace negotiations.
As the International Criminal Court increasingly operates during ongoing conflicts, difficult questions arise for states involved in international criminal justice and peace diplomacy. What happens when peace talks require the participation of individuals subject to ICC arrest warrants? Can states simultaneously uphold their legal obligations under the Rome Statute while facilitating negotiations aimed at ending armed conflict? In this episode of In Conversation With, Professor Paola Gaeta speaks with Ambassador Franz Perrez, Director of the Directorate of International Law at the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. They discuss the complex relationship between peace and justice, including both tensions and coexistence, making the conversation relevant for contemporary international law more broadly.
18 Feb 2026
Science advice & science diplomacy in an era of technological and geopolitical disruption
In early 2025, the Royal Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science released a new conceptual framework for science diplomacy—an update to the widely used 2010 model. Their report, Science and Diplomacy in an Era of Disruption, argues that today’s profound technological and geopolitical shifts require a more dynamic understanding of how science and diplomacy shape one another.
As emerging technologies gain strategic importance and global tensions complicate collaboration, the relationship between scientific knowledge and diplomatic decision‑making has never been more critical.
To explore this new moment—and what it means for science advice, international cooperation, and the future of global governance—we’re joined by two leading voices in the field:
Rémi Quirion, Chief Scientist of Québec and President of the International Network for Governmental Advice. ,
and Mathieu Ouimet, representing the Réseau francophone international en conseil scientifique.
Together, they help us unpack the 2025 framework, the boundaries between science advice and science diplomacy, the challenges of trust and independence, and the implications of emerging technologies like AI.
24 Oct 2024
Shaping Africa's Future: Social Justice and Labour Rights with Gilbert F. Houngbo
Welcome to a special edition of the Geneva Graduate Institute’s In Conversation With podcast series. In this series, we’ll be exploring a range of critical issues shaping Africa’s future, with more episodes to come as we continue to dive into this important topic.
This series offers in-depth discussions on the challenges and opportunities facing the continent today.
Hosted by Eric Degila, Professor of Practice of International Relations, Interdisciplinary Programmes and Visiting Faculty in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the Geneva Graduate Institute, this series examines Africa’s most pressing challenges, from social justice to economic development, and African contributions in the reshaping of a new world order, through conversations with leaders, policymakers, and experts.
In this inaugural episode, the special guest is His Excellency Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
With his extensive background in global governance, His Excellency Houngbo offers a unique perspective on labour rights, economic inequality, and social justice—critical topics not only for Africa but also for the global community.
This episode addresses the global understanding of social justice within the African context, how labor rights and economic inequality intersect, the impact of the informal economy, and the urgent need to tackle youth unemployment.
Additionally, the discussion covers the ILO’s collaboration with African governments and Africa’s role in reshaping global governance, following recent discussions at the UN Summit of the Future.
Listen in for valuable insights into how Africa can navigate its path toward social justice and economic inclusion
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