In this episode of CCDP Spotlight, Research Associate Robert Watkins sits down with David Chikvaidze, Associate Fellow at the GCSP and former Chief of Staff to the Director-General of UNOG. Together, they explore the current political climate and the evolving dynamics of today’s multilateral system. David Chikvaidze brings nearly 40 years of experience in foreign service, government, and international civil service. A keen observer of great power dynamics, Eurasian geopolitics, and global security challenges, he focuses on their implications for energy security, connectivity, strategic stability, and risk management. As Chief of Staff, he advised five Directors-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), offering strategic counsel, "early warning radar," and facilitating back-channel diplomacy to navigate complex international landscapes.