Of course, the inherent complexity and unpredictability of international affairs intensify politicians’ inclination to equivocate. And today, with the geopolitical environment more complicated and less predictable than ever, our leaders have even less incentive to offer the kind of boldness and clarity that effective policymaking demands.
当然，国际事务的内在复杂性和不可预测性加剧了政客的模棱两可倾向。而如今，地缘政治环境比以往任何时候都更复杂、更难预测，我们的领导人拿出有效决策所需要的果断和明确的动力也就更小了。不幸的是，其结果是导致糟糕的状况变得更加糟糕。