Ovith Thiyagalingam, MPP alumnus from 2023 and Canadian civil servant specialising in border security, innovation, and human rights, reflects on how the impunity of powerful states for mass atrocities exposes deep flaws in international criminal law. He explores what reforms are needed to ensure no state is above justice in a multipolar world.

Drawing on her own experience, MPP student Elizabeth Osei reflects on the human cost of war – and explores how diplomacy, governance and international cooperation must be strengthened to prevent future conflict.

Eduardo Araujo, MPP alumnus and career civil servant at the State Treasury Department of Espírito Santo, examines how Brazil’s vast yet impenetrable network of transparency portals highlights the gap between data availability and citizen comprehension – and whether generative AI can finally make public finance truly accessible in the digital age.

Omotayo Dada, Master of Public Policy student, reflects on the key economic reforms in Nigeria under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu – examining whether his policies are laying foundations for long-term change or deepening public disillusionment.

Blavatnik School alumnus Shoaib Rizvi (MPP 2018), who served as lead analyst for the Post-COVID-19 Condition Secretariat and was the founding analyst for a Public Health Network Steering Committee on mental health promotion, interviews Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer. She gives insights on leading through crisis, rebuilding public trust in science, and improving public health for citizens.