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The relationship between the East and West is changing. Russia continues its war against Ukraine and tensions between China and the United States are rising. In our globalized society how we ensure a peaceful, prosperous future? And what are the moral challenges that will arise?

Around the world, women are fighting for the same things: the right for autonomy, dignity, and authorship over their own lives and livelihoods. These rights continue to be under threat. Leaders from different corners of the world discuss what comes next.

Andy Karsner, Senior Strategist, Moonshot- X on the great mosaic we are a part of and his experiences leading as a climate advocate in some surprising places - including on the board of ExxonMobil.

Rashad Robinson, President, Color of Change on the pathways to racial justice in the United States, the meaning of true allyship, and changing the narrative.

In her inaugural address as the leader of the Aspen Global Leadership Network community, Dar Vanderbeck reminds us that the individual losses of the last few years are reweaving humanity into a dynamic tapestry of "us". 

In his keynote address at the Action Forum, Dan Porterfield, President and CEO of the Aspen Institute, highlighted the need for institutions to foster trust by working through essential tensions - from resolving short term versus long term problems to the balance between values-based leadership and systems change.

The three winners of the 2022 Prize share how they’re leading to end malnutrition, spearheading the movement for guaranteed income projects, and providing essential clean water access.