Global systemsGlobal systems are creatures that like equilibrium and dislike imbalances. They fear rapid changes and constantly shifting internal alignments, for these, if endemic, can bring about breakdown, even disintegration of the system. And individual centres of power outside but adjacent to the main system, can threaten its stability in other ways.After 1945, our global organisation was essentially bipolar with Superpowers Russia and the USA balancing one another and maintaining order amo…
