Ecuadorian, diplomatic faux pas, MEX

*Mexico calls on UN to expel Ecuador over embassy raid as tensions soar.*

To legitimize the practice of invading other countries' embassies would further destabilize what remains of the conventions and rules of international relations.

That may have helped arrest a crook this time. In London, 10 years ago, it would have enabled the UK to grab Julian Assange sooner. But overall, these specific effects will average out to zero; what will remain is less stability.