Global regulations have consistently been discretionary for powerful actors. We examine the decline of the multilateral narrative, European impotence, and the inherent risks for nations that persist in employing rhetorical diplomacy within a world driven by unvarnished interests.
The expression "annus horribilis," of Latin origin, loosely translates as "horrible year." According to the Cambridge Dictionary, it is defined as "a year of extremely bad events."
Fifteen days after the brutal terrorist attack on Israel, the actions of international leaders in seeking a solution to the conflict in that region are cynical and pathetic.