Dear Colleagues and Friends, Few events have shocked the world as much as the deadly terror attacks of September 11, 2001. In the aftermath of 9/11, countermeasures, among them, the ultimately disastrous military interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq, were devised around the globe. Today, 20 years later, we also know that the attacks of 9/11 had a decidedly negative effect on civil liberties worldwide. In a new comparative anti-terrorism study for FES New York, renowned expert Dr. Josef Braml examines the national anti-terrorism laws passed by G20 states in the wake of 9/11. The results are worrying and remind us that fundamental democratic principles, such as the rule of law, should never be taken lightly. While authoritarian states thus continue to use the"war on terror" as a welcome excuse to silence dissent and unwanted opposition, results also show that democratic states are keeping restrictions on civil liberties and privacy- once envisioned as only temporary- in force until this day. As we continue to reckon with the legacy of 9/11, FES New York is pleased to support an 8-part special series of WarPod podcast by Saferworld, which takes a comprehensive look at the consequences of 9/11 across the world. These include the conflicts that emerged in response, the legal and security reforms that changed people's lives, and the impact on culture and politics. Today's podcast launch is accompanied by an introductory piece in Just Security, which is available here. Looking ahead to upcoming events, the global climate crisis takes center stage. At New Summits, we are pleased to support Project Syndicate to bring together leading experts in finance, economics, and civil society to discuss some of the key climate challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The future of global climate action will also be at issue on the sidelines of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA), where we invite you to join us to discuss innovative governance solutions to strengthen climate action.