The need for collective action has never been greater than today, but geopolitical tensions and global fragmentation mean that the existing arrangements for global governance, devised after World War II, are either falling apart or are now outdated. Reconciling this contradiction is the most pressing challenge of global politics today.

In this book, two of Europe's most experienced politicians and analysts outline a new agenda for global governance. They analyze governance practices across various key policy areas – climate, health, trade and competition, banking and finance, taxation, migration, and the digital economy – and examine what works, what doesn't, and why.

The solutions they propose are ambitious yet realistic. They require complexity, flexibility, and compromise. Characteristics that many governments around the world have proven to lack, but which are urgently needed to address today's global crises.

“A bold plan for rethinking global governance in our fragmented world.”
Bengt Holmström, Nobel Prize in Economics 2016

“…brilliantly demonstrates that the classic keys to understanding global governance are outdated. A dynamic call for innovation and pragmatism.”
Dani Rodrik, Professor of International Political Economy, Harvard University

“The New Rules of the Game is a bold and practical book.”
Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO, New America

“A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in.”
Alex Stubb, President of Finland