‘Facilitation’ in a multipolar world
Despite the Kashmir situation, which led to widespread outrage against the brutal repression of the Kashmiris by the Indian armed forces, and the ensuing isolation, Prime Minister Imran Khan found…
An unsettled world in 2026
THE world faces heightened uncertainty in 2026 as geopolitical and geo-economic tensions intensify and conflicts persist. With the world appearing more unsettled than at any time since the end of…
The world order is in crisis
A three-pronged threat to world order is unprecedented in recent times. The war in Ukraine, fragile peace in Gaza and the emerging armed conflict between the US and Venezuela tend…
The start of a new world
The recent SCO Summit, combined with the Victory Day parade in China, marked a significant move to achieve the goal of a new multipolar world. The presence of Russian President…
Xi at centre of world stage
Two blockbuster events in China this week were a successful exposition of President Xi Jinping’s vision of a new world order — one that puts him and his country firmly…
Multilateral world order
IT was the largest gathering of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, with leaders of Eurasian nations seeking to establish a more just and equitable multilateral system as an alternative to a crumbling…
Voice of multipolarity
As the world continues to navigate the complexities of an evolving global order, the voice of the Global South becomes louder. Common aspirations of countries from the developing world and…
A volatile world in 2025
THE world seems more unstable and unpredictable today than at any time since the end of the Cold War. Heightened geopolitical tensions, wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and…
2023: a world of uncertainty
THE world is in strategic flux and in the midst of an intensely unsettled period. Looking ahead at key geopolitical trends and challenges in 2023, their overarching aspect is uncertainty…
A precarious world in 2024
LOOKING ahead to what can be expected in 2024, the world will continue to be in an unsettled state with geopolitical tensions escalating and driving volatility in global markets. The…
