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.
Onderzoek Experiment gesloten coffeeshopketen: Rapportage eerste vervolgmeting 2025: Study in support of the Controlled Cannabis Supply Chain Experiment: Baseline report 2025
English Summary
The initial findings from the controlled cannabis supply chain experiment indicate that the closed system is improving coordination and increasing product variety in intervention areas compared to traditional markets. Key evidence shows that controlled environments facilitate better price stability and product diversity, yet participants report significant challenges regarding unclear national regulations (e.g., edibles, advertising) and the complexity of the tracking system. Policymatively, the report stresses the urgent need for standardized, clear national guidelines to govern product safety, packaging, and operational responsibilities. Establishing these unified rules is crucial for mitigating current regulatory ambiguities and ensuring the sustainable scaling of the controlled supply chain model.
中文摘要
初步研究結果顯示，受控大麻供應鏈實驗的實施，證實該封閉系統相較於傳統市場，能提升干預區域的協調性並增加產品多樣性。關鍵證據指出，受控環境有助於改善價格穩定性與產品多樣性，然而參與者也反映了在國家法規不明確（例如：食用產品、廣告規範）和追蹤系統複雜性方面面臨重大挑戰。從政策層面來看，報告強調迫切需要制定標準化、清晰的國家指南，以規範產品安全、包裝和營運責任。建立這些統一的規則，對於緩解現有的監管模糊性，並確保受控供應鏈模式的可持續擴展至關重要。
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