Diversification key to surviving volatilitySmoke rises after Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, as the war in the Middle East escalates. As Canada's Mark Carney urged at Davos, middle powers should act together to build a more resilient international order. Diversification, both political and economic, will be central to this new international order. Critics have argued that the theory over-relies on historical data to measure volatility, which may not predict future performance. What concrete steps can Thailand and other nations in the region take to guard against volatility and help build this new international order?

Source: Bangkok Post March 13, 2026 03:12 UTC