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Western Defeat in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria: Can We Restore Global Order and Security?
Dr Rohan Gunaratna Professor of Security Studies
Dr Rohan Gunaratna
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Is Western neglect of conflict zones and preoccupation with China, Russia and Iran, a distraction from the ground reality? Away from the glare of the international media, state and non state threat entities present a long-term strategic threat to international peace and security? To grapple with the 21st century challenges, the world needs a pragmatic, interest-based and collective leadership. Otherwise, the world will polarise and fragment along ideological, racial and religious lines. Can the west and east work together to reduce the conflict potential and pre-empt another world war? Helmed by far reaching and visionary leaders, a multi-dimensional, multi-pronged, multi-agency, multi-national and a multi-jurisdictional approach is needed to restore global harmony, political stability and economic prosperity.
| Theme: | Conflict and Stability |
| Region: | Middle East and North Africa (MENA) / Global |
| Entity: | RSIS |
