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The risk of drift: how global order is being reshaped quietly
The risk of drift: how global order is being reshaped quietly Global order is not being rewritten through dramatic announcements or formal treaties. Instead, it is shifting quietly — through delayed decisions, fragmented enforcement, and the gradual erosion of shared assumptions about responsibility and leadership. While attention often focuses on flashpoints and crises, the deeper […]
Diplomacy and uncertainty: what global leaders are weighing this week
Diplomacy and uncertainty: what global leaders are weighing this week Diplomatic efforts across several regions are continuing against a backdrop of economic pressure, security concerns, and political uncertainty. While no single negotiation has produced a breakthrough, officials are signalling an emphasis on stabilisation and risk management rather than rapid resolution. 1. Talks continue amid cautious […]
Sanctions explained: how they work, who enforces them, and what they actually achieve
Sanctions explained: how they work, who enforces them, and what they actually achieve Sanctions are one of the most frequently used — and most misunderstood — tools of modern foreign policy. Governments rely on them to apply pressure without military force, but their effects are often indirect, uneven, and slow. This explainer sets out what […]