Where are all the women? Macho politics is driving us to another world war

When women lead peace talks and roundtables, peace lasts 20% longer, according to UN data

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump appear to be reshaping a new global order. File photo: Brendan Smialowski / AFP

A macho domination of global politics has led us to a terrifying place on the brink of possible World War Three.

As the world lurches from one crisis to another on an almost daily basis, it is men who are calling the shots on possible peace deals, trade tariffs and a ramping up of defence capabilities and security spending.