Europe’s Bold Move to Reshape a Fractured Multipolar World Order
The global order is shifting, with Europe, particularly Germany, France, and Poland, poised to reshape multilateralism for a multipolar world. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's influence threatens this process, and the United Nations struggles with paralysis. The European Union, however, is stepping up, aiming to reform global entry and avoid a new Cold War.
Trump's return to power accelerates unilateralism and disruption, undermining the international order. The UN, once the backbone of multilateralism, now finds itself in a state of near paralysis, with its norms and surrounding institutions hanging by a thread.
China, meanwhile, is positioning itself as the leader of an emerging anti-Western alliance. The image of Xi Jinping standing with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un during Beijing's military parade underscores this shift. However, most countries prefer not to be forced into choosing between the US and China, opening a window for Europe to play a decisive role.
The European Union, recognizing the need for change, must go further. It should propose a far-reaching reform of the current system, a reimagined multilateralism capable of managing a truly multipolar world. To succeed, Europe must forge broad coalitions that extend beyond the Western world, building partnerships with the globe. This approach can help avoid a confrontation between blocs and reshape the global order for the 21st century.
As the world becomes increasingly multipolar, Europe finds itself at a crossroads. With the UN in paralysis and Trump's influence eroding the international order, the European Union must step up and propose a reimagined multilateralism. By building partnerships with the Global South and forging broad coalitions, Europe can play a decisive role in reshaping the global order for the coming decades.
