Our work is focused on the following key subjects. We produce in-depth research in the form of publications, essays, events and conferences.


Climate Justice

Climate Justice

Fighting the climate crisis is a political, social, cultural, economic and environmental issue.

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Global Solidarity

Global Solidarity

Connecting struggles for social and political emancipation worldwide​.

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Transatlantic Left Voices

The national flag of the United States next to the European flag

Transatlantic Left Voices

Building a dialogue between progressives in North America and Europe.

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History from Below

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History from Below

Analyzing history through a Leftist lens.

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United Nations

Non–Violence or The Knotted Gun by Carl Fredrik Reutersward, UN Headquarters, New York (Photo by mira66, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

United Nations

Enabling access for the underrepresented.

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RLS NYC dossiers offer short- and long-term focuses on the office’s core projects.

RLS NYC 10th Anniversary

RLS NYC 10th Anniversary

Step by Step, Feeling the Ground: Transatlantic Left Dialogue and Internationalism in Our Time

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The Biden Era

The Biden Era

On the eve of the inauguration of Joe Biden, we commissioned a series of reports on key political issues.

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New Multilateralism

New Multilateralism

The global governance system is currently challenged by the increasing corporate capture of policy-making at international organizations, insufficient funding, and a lack of respect for the commitments made by member states. In this section, we examine methods for enhancing democratic multilateral structures, addressing the influence of powerful economic elites in multilateral decision-making, and exploring the role of civil society organizations and social movements in reforming the United Nations system.

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UDHR75

UDHR75

Adopted on December 10, 1948, by the United Nations General Assembly, The Declaration remains a cornerstone of international human rights law and a beacon of hope for people around the world. On this dossier, we invite you to reflect on the significance of the UDHR and its ongoing relevance to the struggle for a more just and equitable work.

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