In a world of continuing geopolitical tensions, myself and colleagues from CWD have been determined to probe into the role(s) of Middle
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We’ve been raising over recent Posts, well at least one, the evident diminishing of multilateralism in today’s global order – with consequences
Faltering Multilateralism: Today, Let’s start with Trade
It would be hard to make this stuff up. When I was deep into trade policy issues in the late 80s and
Multilateralism: It is Just Largely Talk Now
While you will see that the main focus of this Substack is on multilateralism, and its current failure, I couldn’t let Trump’s
A Tribute to Joseph S. Nye Jr. and Multilateralism Threatened: The G20 in South Africa.
He passed on May 6th. He was a longstanding leader in international relations. So at 88 Joseph Nye, Joe to most in
Is there Order? The Growing Confusion
As we’ve already pointed out in a previous Substack Post from Alan’s Newsletter, focusing on Trump’s dramatic tariffs, reveals a growing global
What is This? Trump and His Tariffs
With the 100 days now reached, and just passed by Trump and his second administration, there is a desperate search to uncover
G20 Collaborative Actions: With or Without the US
The common refrain by those examining the multilateral institutions and organizations seeking greater collaboration at the global level are: ‘legitimacy’ and ‘effectiveness’.
Taming the ‘Bully and the Dragon’
It is hard to deal with a ‘Bully’. Usually efforts, even reasonable ones of accommodation only lead generally to further demands –
He knows what he’s doing? Sure! It’s a constant refrain from the Trump administration and the advisors and supporters. Don’t believe it!
‘The Spiral of Disorder’ – Building then Destroying Trust – Let’s Start with Tariffs
It is mind-boggling to watch this second term of Trump, or Trump 2.0. First the flood of ‘executive orders’, though apparently they
‘Killing the Golden Goose’ – Integration in the Global Economy
Originally, I started this piece lamenting the ‘failed’ effort to bring China into the global economy following the failure by the CCP