The world order is constantly evolving—it is unstoppable. During the First and Second World Wars, the global order was multipolar, with Britain, France, and Germany as the major powers, while the United States remained relatively isolated. However, after the Second World War ended in 1945, the world experienced a significant shift from multipolarity to bipolarity, dominated by the USA and the USSR (now Russia).

These two powers led opposing blocs—one promoting communism and the other capitalism. As a result, the era witnessed numerous proxy wars, including the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Afghan War, and the Cuban Missile Crisis, which nearly pushed the world to the brink of another global conflict. Fortunately, diplomatic efforts eventually helped prevent escalation. With the collapse of the Soviet Union and the failure of communism, the world transitioned into a unipolar system dominated by the United States as the sole superpower.

In recent years, however, a new shift is underway. The global system is now moving toward multipolarity once again. Nations such as Russia, China, Japan, and India are rising as significant players, increasingly challenging the dominance of the United States. In this new phase, global power is not solely defined by military strength but also by technological advancement, economic resilience, political influence, and diplomatic relations.

To illustrate, China is actively building........

© The Spine Times