Media Advocacy

We use media to expand what’s possible in public discourse—transforming institutional critique into accessible stories. Our focus: shifting how people think about peace, legitimacy, and global governance by making complexity compelling rather than incomprehensible.

What do we do?

We use media to test ideas in public.

Our media advocacy isn’t about volume — it’s about precision. We participate selectively in platforms that allow for serious, unhurried conversations where complexity isn’t flattened and depth isn’t diluted.

At this level, we:

  • Use long-form formats (like podcasts) to explore institutional legitimacy, peace, and governance

  • Translate philosophical and systems thinking into language that holds up in public

  • Offer critique not as reaction — but as a form of constructive engagement

  • Engage with audiences who are tired of surface-level analysis and ready for more

This isn’t comms. It’s public inquiry. Media is where we sharpen our ideas — and pressure-test them in front of real audiences.

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Featured Episode

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    Sentientism Podcast Episode 225

    Hosted by the Sentientism platform, this episode features Anders Reagan—Peace Entrepreneur, Philosopher, and founding director of PACS Institute. He discusses two central defects in the United Nations system and argues for evidence-based reform of peace and rights mechanisms. Part of the broader Sentientist worldview of evidence, reason & compassion for all beings.

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Our Services

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    LinkedIn

    This is where we share short-form reflections, research insights, and updates on our international and national advocacy work.

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    BlueSky

    Our account on Bluesky offers a more open, experimental space where we explore institutional reform, legitimacy theory, and real-time provocations.

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Why This Matters

Good public discourse must grapple with complex ideas, not avoid them.

This episode exemplifies PACS Institute’s approach:

  • Bridging academic depth with accessible language

  • Elevating critical analysis of global institutions

  • Operating with integrity rather than spectacle

We don’t create flashy content—we enable clarity.

Every word, every insight is designed to help reimagine what’s institutionally possible.

Explore Our Advocacy Work

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    International

    From UN halls to global policy debates, we bring philosophy, systems thinking, and evidence into multilateral negotiations. We contribute written statements, host official side events, and help shape international declarations — pushing for legitimacy, peace, and accountability at the highest level.

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    National

    We collaborate with emerging and established political actors to build systems-literate, evidence-based platforms grounded in wellbeing and democratic legitimacy. Our national work currently focuses on a partnership with Sweden’s Tillsammans party — translating deep research into real-world political frameworks.

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