Convoco: 7 books

The topic of this Convoco publication is “Power and its Paradoxes: Who’s Really in Charge in a Globalized World?” We will be looking at the crossroads where politics, economics, and science intersect, and discussing expertise, advice, and—of course—influence. This book raises...

It is inherent in the nature of action that we must deal with both success and failure. Therefore, strategies are essential in today's competitive and uncertain world. They can make all the difference in turning a disadvantageous situation into a success. The importance of strategy and what it means,...

What are the core principles of strategic thinking historically? And how do these translate into modern times? These are the questions addressed by the contributors in this Convoco mini-edition. Saul David's article examines the ideas of the father of modern strategy, Carl von Clausewitz. His discussion...

Rarely has a topic proved to be more relevant, as it evolved over the course of the year, than “Authority in Question.” All over the world, traditional structures of authority are in a state of upheaval. The establishment, once regarded as a guarantor of constancy, has been punished and voted...

Recently, it has looked as if the common good might be disappearing as a guiding principle of our society. In a world where nationalism is becoming more dominant (think of Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda), protectionism is pursued (“une Europe qui protège,” as announced by France’s...

The idea of this book is to call attention to the phenomenon of collective law-breaking, to its implications and dangers. We will be looking at law-breaking as committed by many people in the community all at the same time. This book evaluates the phenomenon, its motives, and its effects from different...

In our rapidly changing world, the future of our economic system—capitalism—seems more unpredictable than ever. Digitalization is already having a significant impact on the labor market. Intensive globalization has led to the emergence of new forms of capitalism that are very different from the...