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which have led to major changes in the geopolitical landscape over the last two decades. The recent global financial crisis and the September 11
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2001 attack on the US have led to “changes in the normal procedure of international politics and economy” (National Intelligence Counci...
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which are expected to take greater momentum in the future. The megatrends are the empowerment of individuals
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changes in demographic patterns
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there is increased likelihood that economic difficulties affecting one nation may affect many other nations as a result of increased interdependence. A good example is the recent global financial crisis. The crises started in the US and later spread to other countries in other regions in the World. In the same vein
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“there is a higher possibility of transfer of diseases and conflicts across borders” (Livermore & Revesz
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states were the only legally recognized actors who could be involved in crisis cases requiring diplomatic interventions. However
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they have lost the monopoly to international organizations. Today
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multinational business organizations have gained so much influence and power to the extent that it is difficult to ignore them especially in cases where the crises have an impact on their performances. Examples of influential multinational organizations are McDonalds Cadbury Schweppes and Coca-Cola. The participation of the international actors in diplomacy talks can raise questions
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as to their representatives and accountability (Kickbusch et al.