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The ongoing Global Plastic Treaty negotiations represent one of the most complex international negotiations of our time, involving 175+ nations, competing economic interests, and environmental urgency. After the inconclusive INC-5 meeting in Busan, South Korea, negotiations will resume in Geneva this August 2025—providing negotiation professionals with a compelling case study in strategic...

How the world's most complex multilateral negotiation reveals the strategies that separate deal-makers from deal-breakers

When San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy opened contract negotiations with a jaw-dropping $65 million per year request, he wasn't just shooting for the stars—he was demonstrating one of negotiation's most powerful principles in action. The fact that he ultimately settled for $53 million annually in a five-year, $265 million deal offers business leaders crucial insights into high-stakes...

The high-profile standoff between the Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County officials over Paycor Stadium negotiations offers valuable insights into how public negotiations can quickly escalate—and what professionals can learn from these dynamics. As a June 30 deadline approaches for decisions on the stadium's lease extension, tensions have mounted in ways that reveal fundamental negotiation...

Stepping into your first salary negotiation can feel more daunting than final exams. According to a recent Chime survey, 54% of new graduates find negotiating a salary "more painful than breaking up with a partner." This fear is understandable—you're navigating unfamiliar territory with high personal stakes.

Negotiation excellence doesn't just happen in corporate boardrooms—it plays out weekly in the high-stakes world of professional sports. From rookie contracts to veteran extensions, these deals shape careers, franchise futures, and industry economics.

President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent formation of a "permanent expanded national negotiation group" marks a significant shift in Ukraine's approach to peace talks with Russia. This strategic move offers valuable insights for negotiators in any arena, from international diplomacy to corporate deal-making.