Javier Solana has been on the frontline of the most important events in international politics of the last few decades, both in his role as NATO Secretary-General (1995-1999) and High Representative for the European Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (1999-2009). During his international mandates, he witnessed up close the effects of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of the Cold War, and the emergence of a multipolar world. In this session, Dr. Solana will analyze the new world order, offering a practitioner’s perspective on the global governance required to handle the political, economic and social challenges it brings.