This section publishes expert opinions the Geneva Dialogue contributors, alongside podcast conversations that deepen discussion on key topics.

How Open Source Coordinates: A Guide for Policy Makers
Understanding horizontal governance in the FOSS ecosystem

Mirko Boehm, Senior Director for Community Development, Linux Foundation Europe

Free and open source software (FOSS) sustains global infrastructure but resists centralized control. Coordination occurs through dependencies, open governance, and self-organizing communities. These structures create opportunities for standards and innovation, yet limit direct policy influence. Effective engagement requires adapting to horizontal collaboration rather than imposing hierarchy.

Who Shapes Power in the Digital Age?

Ambassador Asoke Mukerji, former Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations and distinguished Diplo lecturer

This keynote was delivered during the Geneva Dialogue course session on 4 December 2025......

Bridging the gaps: Why NIS2 Is more than just compliance

Sofia Martinez Gomez, Cybersecurity Expert, AlixPartners

Earlier this year, Huawei organised the Cyber Security Forum at its Brussels-based Cyber Security Transparency Center, where I had the opportunity to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity regulation—specifically the NIS2 Directive—and share what it really means for organizations today.....

Rules for the security of digital products: Who should write them?

Xiang Zheng Teo, Ensign InfoSecurity
Anastasiya Kazakova, DiploFoundation

As users of numerous digital products – apps, smart devices etc. – we expect a certain level of security and safety while using those products, although we don’t know how secure they are and, what’s more, don’t often have easily accessible ways to acquire such knowledge.