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Global climate negotiations are stalled because countries won’t act unless others move first. When negotiations rely on sequential pledges, single-issue targets, and voluntary compliance, even agreements that would leave everyone better off remain out of reach. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Recent work using a deliberative negotiation simulation suggests that the obstacle may lie less in political will than in decision architecture . When negotiations are re-designed to

How Simpol and Smartsettle are reimagining global cooperation on climate change. For three decades, the world’s nations have gathered annually at the United Nations Climate Conferences (COP) to confront the growing threat of climate change. While science has reached near-unanimous consensus on the causes and consequences of global warming, global action has lagged. The challenge today is not a lack of knowledge — it’s the difficulty of achieving fair, simultaneous action  acr

In an era defined by complex, multi-stakeholder conflicts — from corporate strategy to international diplomacy — traditional decision-making approaches often fall short. What if there were a systematic way to unlock collaboration, even when incentives seem to push parties toward competition? By combining insights from game theory  with modern AI-enabled negotiation systems , we can shift from win-lose assumptions to solutions that make collaboration the most rational choice.

Ernest Thiessen and John L German Introduction The AI Futures Project has made an important contribution to the global conversation about advanced artificial intelligence by doing something that most technical papers do not: it tells plausible stories about how things might unfold. In particular, What Happens When Superhuman AIs Compete for Control?  confronts readers with futures in which capability races, misalignment, fragmented governance, and strategic mistrust interact

Rethinking U.S. Elections: How Optimized Consensus Could Transform Democracy

Based on Siddiqui's Eurasia Review framework | Expanded with Smartsettle Insights In his insightful Eurasia Review article  published on...

Update: This event is now complete. Please visit the CRRIC website for further information. September 27, 2025 What if you could step into the shoes of a key decision-maker in one of the world’s most complex conflicts — and help design a better path to peace in a process mediated by AI? Register now as a negotiator or observer. Experience Smartsettle Infinity Facilitated Collaboration in Action This interactive workshop will place participants in the role of the Tatmadaw (

By Ernest Thiesse n, John German and David Newman,  May 25, 2025 The growing dysfunction of American politics is often described as a...

An Invitation to Join a Collaborative Effort The ongoing conflict in Gaza has led many to call for peace, but history shows that even...

US President Jimmy Carter, 1978 As we reflect on the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, it is impossible to overlook his...

Dean Alpaslan Özerdem addresses the Unconference attendees The Carter School  and Palestine Emerging  co-hosted a remarkable...

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Why the Justice System Is Broken—and How We Can Fix It The rule of law is the foundation of a just society, ensuring that...

Over three decades of research and development, Smartsettle has honed nine core algorithms that power our intelligent negotiation...

The world is moving online, and dispute resolution is no exception. Using Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platforms can help you avoid...

In July 2024, Smartsettle Infinity took center stage at the People's First Convention  in Milwaukee, where it played a pivotal role in...

Introduction Credit issues can be a significant burden for both individuals and businesses, and managing them effectively is crucial for...

On May 14, 2024, The Right Honourable Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls, delivered a groundbreaking speech at University College...

In a landmark moment for technology and entrepreneurship, Smartsettle ONE* has secured a coveted spot on France's version of the Shark...

TRIAL PERIOD: _______not set yet_______ TUTORIAL VIDEO COMING SOON Smartsettle is debuting a new and improved version of Smartsettle ONE...