As the global system splinters into multiple competing blocs, picking up the pieces requires serious introspection. Beyond the global North–South binary narrative – and the left-right ideological divide –  grit and resilience as critical ingredients of courageous leadership deserve a unique lens of inquiry. The shifting power dynamics are testing established norms in global trade and governance, with major implications for peace, stability, and growth in our fractured world. Catch up on trending issues and insights in global business and policy.