Vol. 6 nr. 3 | 2013 – Changing the name of the game: From Chess to GO
The future shape of foreign affairs is a major concern for prospective studies as the very nature of international relations seems to be changing in accordance the post bipolar world. The transition is still ongoing, even though the final format is still undefined. In this context, the rules of the game are slightly changing from a pragmatic game of rivalries and control to a more strategic approach of positioning and filling the space for a possible use of those assets in a future confrontation. The name of the game is shifting from chess to Go.