Middle powers must make choice in rebuilding global order
The current global order will not reborn from the bottom-up, top-down or from the Global South, but it will come down to middle powers that have the most to lose from a decline of global governance and have the most power to actually change it, according to Munich Security Conference (MSC) CEO Benedikt Franke.
Middle powers hold the key to reshaping the global order, according to Munich Security Conference (MSC) CEO Benedikt Franke. As the security landscape transforms, the MSC has broadened its horizons beyond its usual Western focus, engaging more with countries from the Global South. Franke spoke with The Jakarta Post's Yvette Tanamal about the conference's expansion and the pivotal role middle powers play in navigating geopolitical uncertainty.
Franke explained that the MSC's shift towards the Global South is not merely an attempt to appear inclusive, but rather a strategic move to incorporate vital perspectives into discussions. Issues such as global governance reform, China's growing influence, and the need to address the Global South's historical disadvantages are becoming increasingly interconnected and cannot be addressed in isolation.
Franke acknowledged Europe's reluctance to fully align with US demands on China, pointing out that while such a stance may seem sustainable for a developing nation like Indonesia, it is ultimately not sustainable in the long run.
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