May 1, 2012

G-Zero and the New World Disorder

Kevin Sullivan, RealClearPolitics

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In a world where multilateral organizations such as the dysfunctional G-20 and the nearly defunct G-8 can't fill the leadership void left by the West, the globe finds itself in an indefinite period of transition. Where to, remains to be seen, and the time in-between, according to Bremmer, will be full of uncertainty, indecision and possibly conflict.

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