UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson gives first Major Speech at Chatham House in London

The video discusses the post-war liberal order established with Western allies after the Cold War, highlighting its current challenges and the need to defend it. Despite hopes for a global embrace, the order faces unprecedented strain, particularly in the Middle East, where non-state actors challenge its principles. The speaker emphasizes the importance of preserving this order to prevent a return to a more brutal system where might dictates right.

What was the initial hope for the global order after the Cold War?

• A return to isolationism

• A rules-based liberal order embracing the world

• A focus on military expansion

• A shift towards authoritarian regimes

Which region is highlighted as facing significant challenges to the nation-state system?

• South America

• Eastern Europe

• The Middle East

• Southeast Asia

What is the speaker's suggested response to the challenges posed by non-state actors?

• To ignore them

• To negotiate with them

• To adopt their ideologies

• To redouble efforts to defend the international order

What could happen if the international order is not upheld?

• A rise in economic prosperity

• Increased global cooperation

• A return to a brutal system where might is right

• A more peaceful world

What is at risk if the rules and institutions of the international order fade away?

• Increased global stability

• The irrelevance of established rules and institutions

• A stronger global economy

• More democratic governance