RelatedThis landscape underlines the fact that many of the most optimistic hopes and expectations of how the post-Cold War world might look have also been dashed. One example is last year’s nuclear deal with Iran and six world powers — the United States, China, Russia, Britain, France and Germany. The deal opens up the possibility of a wider warming of ties between Tehran and the West, and also enhancing global nuclear security. America’s success at helping manage the complexity of global affairs will increasingly depend upon cooperation of others, both competitors and allies. National PostAndrew Hammond is an associate at the Centre for International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy at the London School of Economics.

Source: National Post August 25, 2016 21:22 UTC