Fall 2026 Issue: Rethinking Global Governance in a Rule-Free World
The editor introduces the magazine's fall issue, declaring the liberal international order defunct and presenting a collection of new and radical ideas for what might replace it. The issue includes a survival guide for countries and companies, as well as proposals for a hybrid global system with both bottom-up and top-down components.
The proposals could reshape how governments and multinational corporations navigate international relations, potentially moving away from formal treaties toward flexible, ad-hoc coalitions. If adopted, this may alter economic dynamics, with developed nations leveraging capital to access labor from developing countries, while citizens might see shifts in public spending toward defense and manufacturing. The suggested reform of global financial institutions could also change how aid and loans are distributed, affecting developing economies' growth trajectories.