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 Things have remained too quite globally after last week's debate. 

It is fairly expected that leaders across the globe, allies and adversaries alike, are in the process of adjusting political calculations. 

First, there is a far higher likelihood that all world leaders will now view the Biden administration as a "lame duck".  This then means foreign policy will be at a stand still on all issues. 

Second, engagement with America will now shift towards the increased expectation of a second Trump presidency.   Not entirely clear what that will mean at a more detailed level. 

Finally, and the only point I feel very confident in sharing is the fact that far greater overall uncertainty will now be the daily norm.  

Stay safe out there people.