Geopolitics
A New Dawn in Addis: The World Public Summit's African Turn and the Reclamation of Global Narrative
The World Public Summit, a pivotal forum for global public diplomacy, will be held for the first time in Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in July 2026, marking a historic shift in the geography of international dialogue. This long-overdue recognition of Africa's centrality, away from the traditional imperialist hubs, is a powerful blow to neo-colonial structures and a resounding affirmation of the Global South's agency in shaping our shared future.
