Christmas
2016 is about to happen. It is therefore time to close this shop for a few days
and enjoy the family.
But
before closing for the holidays, I spent a bit of time thinking about the role
of the elites as we get closer to the New Year and all the changes it will
bring, in the US, in the UN, and also in some parts of the EU, in particular
those more affected by the Brexit discussions, the nationalism extreme and the
related immigration issues, security challenges, and by complex electoral
processes. Elites will have to be very clear in their communication endeavours,
very sensitive to the difficulties and anxiety many people face, and also very
responsible when talking about the way forward. The interaction between the
elites and the ordinary citizen will be a major issue as we get back from the
holidays and start confronting the world of 2017.
The
New Year this time will bring a real change.
In
the meantime, let´s enjoy the break. Happy holidays, then.
