Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word GEOPOLITICS

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The straight part
We know that "Global subject" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case global subject = geopolitics.
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GEOPOLITICS mean?

GEOPOLITICS noun
  1. The study of the effects of geography (especially economic geography) on international politics.

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