The META UN Launch Conference started on the morning of February 6 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, focusing on research related to the UN, global governance, and international law. It has brought together scholars from 4EU+ European University Alliance and professionals from organizations like the UN, ILO, and World Bank.

Patrick Cohrs, a Professor of International History at the University of Florence, specializes in modern international politics, particularly the transformation of the Atlantic and global order (1860-2022). He has held academic positions at Yale, Oxford, Harvard, and other institutions worldwide. His notable works include The Unfinished Peace after World War I (2006) and The New Atlantic Order (2022), with a forthcoming volume, A World Transformed, covering 1933-2022.

In an interview for geneveMonde.ch, Mr. Cohrs discusses the unfinished international order, emphasizing how despotic leaders have challenged global rules and how major wars have shaped necessary changes. He critiques the illusion of Westernization, the lack of strong leadership in countries like Germany and France, and the ineffectiveness of international organizations. He stresses that legitimate leadership is essential for global governance and highlights the role of his research center in providing policymakers with historical insights for better decision-making.