The Truth of the Matter A Rising Barometer for 2025
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Jan 22, 2025 Paul B. Stares, an expert in conflict prevention and foreign policy, provides insights into the urgent findings of the 2025 Preventive Priorities Survey. He discusses rising geopolitical threats, including tensions in Gaza, Ukraine, and the South China Sea. Stares highlights overlooked global conflicts and humanitarian crises in Sudan and Ethiopia, urging for increased intervention. He also examines the complexities of U.S. foreign policy and its challenges in navigating peace amid seemingly contradictory actions.
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Unprecedented Anxiety in Foreign Policy
- The 2025 Preventive Priorities Survey reveals unprecedented anxiety among foreign policy experts.
- Tier one concerns, indicating high likelihood and impact, are at a record high.
China-Taiwan Tensions Not in Top Five
- Surprisingly, China and Taiwan tensions are not among the top five concerns, despite their potential impact.
- Experts consider them high-impact but moderate-likelihood contingencies.
Factors Contributing to Heightened Anxiety
- Increased global conflict trends, eroding norms around force, and apprehension about Trump's approach contribute to heightened anxiety.
- Aggressive tactics and disregard for diplomatic norms are escalating tensions.