The world has changed rapidly in recent years. We have seen American citizens take to the streets and non-violently occupy Wall Street. Egypt’s Tahrir Square is now a household name and in Thailand, citizens are engaging publicly with the state about its governance. Vibrant citizen-state interactions are no longer exceptions but the rule in the new global political architecture as people express themselves through protest, policy advocacy and practice change. The ongoing reality is the desire to achieve the best for our societies and the world. Read more