The world adrift
The author argues that the global order is fragmenting, characterized by a return to hard power and a disregard for international law. The piece suggests that the world is entering a chaotic, multipolar era defined by geopolitical upheaval.
Why it matters
Understanding the shift toward a rule-less international system is critical for analyzing current global conflicts and diplomatic failures.
The writer is a former ambassador to the US, UK and UN. Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source THE world is at an inflection point, in the middle of geopolitical upheaval and turmoil. It is more unstable today than at any time since the end of the Cold War. Rising geopolitical tensions and fierce geoeconomic competition are contributing to instability. The old order with its rules has gone. The international system is fragmenting. Multilateralism remains under unprecedented stress. Power shifts continue to reshape the international landscape, marking the advent of a multipolar era. The disregard for international law and norms by big and regional powers has left countries having to navigate a rule-less terrain at a time of uncertainty and volatility.
The article adopts a critical perspective on the use of force by major powers, reflecting a standard academic critique of current international relations.
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