How the Middle East conflict is reshaping the multipolar global order
As the Middle East conflict disrupts global trade and financial markets, middle powers must unite to drive diplomatic solutions in an increasingly fractured, two-tier multipolar world order.
The Middle East conflict is reshaping the global order, leading to a two-tier multipolar system dominated by the US and China, with Russia, the EU, and traditional and emerging middle powers such as the UK, France, Turkey, India, Brazil, and Indonesia playing significant roles. The war's impact extends beyond the Middle East, causing disruptions in global trade, financial markets, and increasing pressure on vulnerable societies.
The lack of a dominant hegemon means that wars are more likely to reach stalemates, placing greater responsibility on major and middle powers to find pathways to peace. The response to the US-Israel-Iran war demonstrates that while middle powers can exert influence, substantial progress often requires the involvement of major powers.
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