A Trump presidency promises upheaval in Europe and at home, turmoil in Ukraine, a possible invitation to China to attack Taiwan, and disruption of global trade and supply
Unless the world’s leaders can focus on the need for a stabilized international order, the churn toward more and more destructive behavior is destined to continue
We may choose not to read much in protocolar statements, but they are undeniable pointers to what diplomats would have to take on board as the US remains
The West isn’t exactly diligent about following international rules of law. It conveniently ignores or sidesteps global rules-based order when it’s convenient
US, France, India and China are considered friendly capitals, and we have to keep a close tab on their individual naval and geo-political strategies if we want to