A might-is-right world
⟶ The world is experiencing a highly volatile period, described as more unstable than at any time since the end of the Cold War. This instability is characterized by the fragmentation of the international system and increasing tensions between major powers.
THE world is passing through one of the most volatile periods in modern history. It is more unstable today than at any time since the end of the Cold War. The international system is fragmenting with rising big-power tensions. The old order with whatever rule…
Background
The current international system is undergoing fragmentation, moving away from the old order.
Why it matters
This fragmentation and rising big-power tensions suggest a shift in global dynamics. The description of a 'might-is-right world' implies a departure from established international norms and rules.