For the EU, divisions between those in western Europe and central and eastern nations present a strategic dilemma and a threat to the economic union. For China, it’s now clear which states it can draw upon in its grand strategy to reassert global power.
The arithmetic underpinning the global economy is massively out of kilter at a time when the world desperately needs concrete action on climate change. We cannot afford to have leaders clinging to the status quo while increasing spending on defence and other domestic priorities.
Coastal nations around the world are turning to marine protected areas in an attempt to safeguard their oceans, promote biodiversity and increase sustainability. In addition to aiding conservation efforts, these ‘blue parks’ can reach across international boundaries to help prevent conflict and promote cooperation.