PROGRAMS
At THE NEW INSTITUTE, we build on academic rigour and real impact. Our fellowship programs address the most urgent questions of our time at the intersection of ecology, economy, democracy and the human condition.
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The Foundations of Value and Values
What is a sustainable value system for the 21st century?
The program “The Foundations of Value and Values” is motivated by a recognition that there are differing versions of how society and the economy function – and encourages a thorough thinking through of these various approaches to their logical conclusions.
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The Future of Democracy
Which governance structures and forms of decision making enable systemic change for a sustainable future?
The program “The Future of Democracy” explores how to make democratic decision-making processes and the respective institutions fit for the future – more responsive to contexts, more equitable, and more sustainable.
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Socio-Economic Transformation
What is an economy that serves social well-being within planetary boundaries?
The program “Socio-Economic Transformation” aims to find alternative ways to measure progress and develop rules of digital governance directed towards public interest and the common good.
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The New Hanse
How can cities use data to become more democratic and sustainable?
The program “The New Hanse” investigates the relationship between urban digital infrastructures, data justice, and sustainability, supporting the city of Hamburg’s transformation towards climate neutrality with tangible data-driven pilot projects.
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Voices from the Past – Lessons for the Future
How do social movements lead to systemic change, when and why? What can we learn from past protest movements to help us build a better future from the present?
The program “Voices from the Past – Lessons for the Future” is analyzing key-moments in Europe and beyond, treating change as a generational practice as well as an exercise in memory.
BEYOND THE WAR
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message
Perpetual PeaceAlevtina Kakhidze on the Art of Surviving
Beyond the War | Art |
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interview
We Need RedistributionRaj Patel on Food Justice
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analysis
The Spirit of this CenturyTobias Müller on Solidarity as Co-Liberation
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analysis
The Power of TrustIngo Venzke on the World Order
Ingo Venzke | The Foundations of Value and Values | Beyond the War |
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interview
A World of HungerRaj Patel on Food Rebellions
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interview
From Syria to UkraineAdam Harvey on Wartime Tech
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interview
The Future of ProgressMarkus Gabriel on Invisible Goods
Markus Gabriel | The Foundations of Value and Values | Beyond the War |
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analysis
The Limits of EmpireMax Krahé on Containment.
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interview
Death by ComputationHakan Tanriverdi on Cyber Warfare.
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essay
The NightmareOxana Timofeeva on Denial.
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analysis
Conflict as IdeologyJonathan White on the European Project.
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analysis
Holodomor and HolocaustGeorgiy Kasianov on the Politics of Memory.
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interview
The View from AboveTobias Zielony and Maria on Drones.
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analysis
The Path to PeaceVladimir Safatle on Neutrality.
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interview
An Archive of AtrocitiesJeff Deutch on Forensic Truth.
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interview
Kyiv as a TraumaTobias Zielony and Vicky on Healing.
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interview
Kyiv as a DreamTobias Zielony and Tasia on Partying.
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report
The Road to KyivJanine von Wolfersdorff on Helping People.
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interview
The Imperial ProjectJan-Werner Müller on “the West” and the War.
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interview
A Showcase of HypocrisyIngo Venzke on the Crisis of International Law.
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essay
A Recipe for DisasterMax Krahé on the Financial Origins of the War.
Beyond the War | Art |
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interview
A Century of HomelessnessEce Temelkuran on Loss and Displacement.
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essay
The Long GameRüdiger Bachmann on the Case for Harder Sanctions.
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essay
The Sun Will Set Us FreeChristian Stöcker on Energy Independence.
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message
Through this HorrorA message from Alevtina Kakhidze.
Beyond the War | Art |
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essay
The Future of DiplomacyNicole Deitelhoff on the New European Order.
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essay
The New GermanyChristoph Möllers on Post-Militarism.
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essay
Leaving RussiaAnna Katsman on Her Family.
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essay
Politics of SanctionsPhilip Manow on the Geo-Economics of Geo-Politics.
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editorial
Beyond the WarGeorg Diez on History and Memory.
BEYOND THE LIMIT
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editorial
Time for Climate ActionImagining possible futures – 50 years after “The Limits to Growth”
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interview
The Addiction to GrowthDennis Meadows on The Need for a Mature World
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essay
On Brown GoodsKarimah Ashadu Describes the Limbo Within Capitalism
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interview
Capitalism is the Main ProblemKim Stanley Robinson on Climate Change and Science Fiction
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interview
Beyond Good and EvilElisabeth Strowick on Stories, Scenarios and Climate Change
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interview
Respect What You HaveKinga Kiełczyńska on Reincarnation and The Limits of Art Production
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interview
The Art of ChangeEmma Enderby on Arts and Speculative Scenarios