Jack Watling

Jack Watling's book 'Statecraft: The New Rules of Power in a Divided World' critiques the U.S. government's handling of the war against Iran, highlighting failures in statecraft and a lack of candid assessment. The article argues that these shortcomings reflect broader issues in achieving strategic outcomes in international relations.

The article discusses global geopolitical instability, the fragmentation of the international system, and the increasing use of force by powerful nations. It highlights recent conflicts such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Israel's actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, and India's military action against Pakistan, all of which flouted international law. The piece references books by Alexander Stubb, Brendan Simms, and Jack Watling analyzing the new world order and the role of the Global South in shaping it.