Gateway House participated in the 22nd Valdai Discussion Club held in Sochi, Russia, from September 29 to October 2, 2025. The conference’s theme was “The Polycentric World: Instructions for Use.” It brought together leaders policymakers and scholars from around the world to examine how countries are adapting to a multipolar world characterised by shifting power centers, weaker global rules, and the pursuit of stability through sovereignty and practical cooperation.