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Diplomacy and foreign affairs

“If we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu”: Is Carney’s view of a changing world order sustainable?

At Davos, Mark Carney urged middle powers to stop “living within a lie” and unite beyond US-China hegemony. Is his vision of value-based realism actually workable — or wishful thinking?
  • 7 minute read
Diplomacy and foreign affairs

Is it always wrong to negotiate with terrorists?

“We do not negotiate with terrorists” sounds principled — but does it actually save lives? Why talking and negotiating aren’t the same thing, and when engaging with violence might end it faster.
  • 4 minute read