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What is the church to do about deglobalisation?

What is the church to do about deglobalisation?

Rupert Shelley
Rupert Shelley

The rapid pace of change has taken even the most experienced social commentators by surprise.

The dismantling of the "rules-based order" (the idea that international relations follow agreed norms and rules) by many on the world stage means rapid change is afoot – and we’re not just looking at the current suspects. See what happened in smaller nations such as Myanmar in 2021 with the coup d'état, where the military seized power, disregarding democratic norms and international expectations.