Blinding Lights: Democracy, Technology, and the Future of Governance in North America

Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar, President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and former Justice of the Supreme Court of California, engaged in a wide-ranging conversation on the forces shaping governance and cooperation in the 21st century. Drawing on his experience in law, diplomacy, and international affairs, Cuéllar reflected on the state of democracy and the rule of law, the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies on public institutions, and the political economy of trade and regional integration. This discussion highlighted how North America—and the broader global community—can navigate these transformative shifts to strengthen resilience, equity, and long-term stability.