🌍 The world is changing faster than ever, but our rules for running it haven’t quite caught up. Imagine a group chat where everyone’s invited—that’s the United Nations (UN), the only true global forum where every country has a seat at the table.
Experts like Kishore Mahbubani point out that while the UN holds real global representation, some Western nations have long tried to weaken it and haven’t teamed up with China on the Global Governance Initiative (an effort to rethink how countries cooperate). As a result, reforming the UN has hit major roadblocks.
At the same time, power is shifting toward Asia and the Global South (nations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America), creating new tensions in international politics. As Martin Jacques warns, the big question isn’t just that influence is moving—it’s whether our old systems can adapt, build fresh institutions, and keep the global order from fracturing. How do you think these shifting rules will shape our future? 🤔
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cgtn.com
