What Kind of World Are We Building? | BOBC 2026

Can a more multipolar world also become more inclusive? What Kind of World Are We Building?, a Conversation Studio session at the Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026, explores how countries can strengthen their voice and preserve strategic autonomy in a changing international order. The discussion examines how artificial intelligence, space technologies and investment in education shape national capabilities. It also considers opportunities for cooperation between Europe and South Asia on climate adaptation, technological development and greater participation in global decision-making. Chapters 00:00 Welcome and introductions 01:22 Multipolarity, inclusion and strategic autonomy 06:25 Global governance, AI and space technologies 09:14 Representation, power and the voice of the Global South 18:40 South Asia’s constraints and opportunities for European partnerships 22:02 Practical cooperation in technology, education and air quality 25:25 Smaller states, climate resilience and access to education 30:46 Building lasting partnerships and strengthening climate adaptation 33:26 Closing reflections on inclusion, cooperation and dependence Speakers Aamna Khan, Non-Resident Fellow, London Dialogue, Qatar Krzysztof Marcin Zalewski, President, The Boym Institute, Poland Moderator Depanjali Roy, Senior Research Associate, Centre for Governance Studies (CGS), Bangladesh Date: 3 October 2026 Venue: Titas, Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh Organiser: Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) About CGS The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) is an independent, non-profit think tank in Bangladesh working to strengthen governance and support democratic development through research and dialogue. Connect with CGS Website: https://cgs-bd.com/ Facebook:   / cgs.org   Instagram:   / centreforgovernancestudiesbd   LinkedIn:   / centerforgovernancestudies   X: https://x.com/CGSbangladesh © 2026 Centre for Governance Studies (CGS). All rights reserved. #BoBC2026 #BayOfBengalConversation #GlobalCooperation