Readiness as AI Agency? Strategies for middle power cooperation
Bringing together decision-makers, experts, and builders to address how middle powers can exercise collective agency in AI governance.
24 September 2026, 01:15โ02:45 GMT+8 ยท UNGA, New York, United States

๐ก๏ธ As AI systems become increasingly powerful and complex, how can middle power governments maintain meaningful digital agency and coordinate against transboundary disruptions?
Key focus areas for our discussion include:
๐งฉ Transboundary AI Resilience: Examining how AI-powered disruptions impact critical global infrastructure โ from maritime trade to security
๐ค Middle Power Coalitions: Moving beyond bilateral dynamics to build coordinated, actionable coalitions for AI preparedness
๐ฏ Scenario-Based Strategy: Stress-testing policy recommendations through interactive AI scenario exercises
Co-hosts and partners
Chatham House, Global Solutions Initiatives