Like zeitgeist or weltschmerz, Zukunftszeuge is a German word that's ready to be taken directly into English. Literally it means witness of the future, and in this series of interviews, we talk to people who are so deeply engaged in creating the future that they are witnessing it today. What hopes and expectations do society's leading figures have about the future? Ask a Zukunftszeuge.

				Zukunftszeugen V - Michael Zuern Director, Institute for International and Intercultural Studies, Germany Interview by Christina Teuthorn September 12th, 2000 International regimes, institutions and global governance are the main field of interest of Michael Zuern, Co-Director of the Institute for Intercultural and International Studies at the University of Bremen. In order to increase democratic legitimacy and the social acceptance of current institutions, Mr. Zuern suggests that we "have to move away from the executive multilateralism to a multilateralism that brings in society." We discussed with Mr. Zuern those challenges for political action. You can choose to listen to the interview (Real Audio format) or to read the transcription. Click here for the installation guide. 1. Michael Zuern, Zukunftszeuge What are the main trends political actors are facing right now? Which role does global governance play in a globalized world? How can we assign authority to international institutions? Listen to the interview (1:07 min) | Read the interview 2. "Societal Multilateralism" as an Answer to Current Trends Mr. Zuern outlines his concept of "societal multilateralism" and explains how democratic legitimacy can be increased and institutions be reformed. Listen to the interview (2:13 min) | Read the interview TOP
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