The article argues that Donald Trump's unique and prolonged lame-duck period, coupled with domestic political pressures, makes him dangerously prone to international instability. Having exhausted major diplomatic gambits, Trump is expected to channel his energy into high-stakes, unilateral actions, primarily targeting adversaries such as Iran and Cuba. These potential actions—ranging from fresh strikes in the Persian Gulf to attempts at regime change—carry a significant risk of destabilizing regional security and triggering a global economic crisis. Policymakers must anticipate this pivot to high-risk foreign policy to mitigate potential international flare-ups.
Sudan’s volunteer-led aid network receives 2025 Chatham House Prize
English Summary
Sudan's volunteer-led Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs) were awarded the Chatham House Prize 2025 for their crucial humanitarian efforts amidst the ongoing conflict. This grassroots network, operating since April 2023, provides essential aid, medical support, education, and addresses gender-based violence to over thirty-three million displaced people across Sudan, often in areas inaccessible to international organizations. The recognition underscores the vital role of local initiatives in humanitarian crises, calling for sustained international support to protect civic spaces and empower Sudanese efforts for future rebuilding and transformation.
中文摘要
蘇丹志願者主導的緊急應變室 (ERRs) 因其在持續衝突中的關鍵人道主義努力而榮獲查塔姆研究所獎 2025。這個草根網絡自 2023 年 4 月開始運作，為蘇丹境內超過三百三十萬流離失所者提供基本援助、醫療支持、教育，並解決性別暴力問題，其中許多地區是國際組織難以觸及的。這項認可突顯了地方倡議在人道主義危機中的重要作用，呼籲國際社會持續支持，以保護公民空間，並賦予蘇丹人民在未來重建和轉型中更大的力量。
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