The World Cup provides a unique diplomatic opportunity for North American co-hosts (US, Canada, Mexico) to overcome deep historical and political frictions. Despite ongoing economic tensions and border disputes, the region maintains profound integration, evidenced by $1 trillion in annual cross-border trade and large trans-national populations. The shared cultural experience of major global events can transcend nationalistic divides, allowing leaders to refocus on common ground. Policymakers should leverage such moments to promote cooperation and build social bridges, mitigating geopolitical disputes that threaten continental stability.
Ukrainian ambassador Valerii Zaluzhnyi says future wars will require ‘technological alliances, not treaty articles’
English Summary
Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UK, argues that future warfare will be defined by autonomous robotic systems, necessitating international 'technological alliances' over traditional treaty frameworks. He emphasizes that no single nation can master all critical military technologies, requiring a collective approach to counter threats and ensure military effectiveness with fewer casualties. To secure victory, Zaluzhnyi advocates for sustained economic pressure to push Russia's economy to a breaking point, highlighting a strategic shift toward technology-sharing and economic attrition as primary tools of modern defense.
中文摘要
烏克蘭駐英大使瓦勒里·扎盧日內（Valerii Zaluzhnyi）指出，未來戰爭將由自主機器人系統主導，這使得國際「技術聯盟」的重要性超越了傳統的條約框架。他強調，單一國家無法獨立掌握所有關鍵軍事技術，因此需要集體協作以應對威脅，並在減少傷亡的同時確保作戰效能。為取得勝利，扎盧日內提倡透過持續的經濟壓力將俄羅斯經濟推向崩潰點，並強調戰略重點已轉向將技術共享與經濟耗損作為現代國防的核心工具。
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