The Economist (July 11)
The Prime Minister of Canada and the President of Finland jointly champion “values-based realism” and “ad hoc coalitions.” They believe “the world order built after 1945 is unravelling” and that “neither wishful multilateralism nor cold realpolitik” provides a sufficient alternative.” Together “Mark Carney and Alexander Stubb suggest a third way…. “We must form calibrated alliances, integrating deeply with those countries that share our values, and remain open-eyed with those that do not.”
Tags: 1945, Ad hoc coalitions, Alliances, Canada, Carney, Champion, Finland, Multilateralism, Open-eyed, President, Prime minister, Realpolitik, Stubb, Unravelling, Values-based realism, World order
The Guardian (October 8)
“Sport and politics often mix. But authoritarian regimes are clearly laundering their reputations through control of global games.” On one hand, “the ruthless advance of commercial interests” may seem “like progress,” but “realpolitik can’t be overlooked. Respecting different cultures does not mean abuse is condoned. The lure of the arena ought not excuse a lack of moral responsibility.”
Tags: Abuse, Authoritarian regimes, Commercial interests, Control, Cultures, Global games, Laundering, Politics, Progress, Realpolitik, Reputations, Respect, Ruthless, Sport
