Geopolitics & Global Perspectives

Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Albanese have been entrusted with more than just the leadership of their countries; they have been tasked with defending the delicate balance between liberal democracy and the rise of illiberalism.

Middle power economies need to establish iterative and agile perspectives for protecting their strategic and economic national security interests. The consequences of the emerging rivalries between a MAGA America and an emerging consolidation of a Russian-Indian-Chinese Troika must not be underestimated.

A slippery slide of America into authoritarianism is now fully entrenched. Beyond being empowered to dismantle civil liberties and political rights, electoral integrity, and erode the checks and balances of legislative governance within its borders, America has declared war on its allies. 

Middle powers have largely neglected to assert their role as essential and equal partners in sustaining American dominance, despite being the key counterbalance to MAGA expansionism. A cohesive and assertive middle power coalition is vital for the survival of both America and the rule-based global order.

Governments have a role as molders of collective public opinion as much as representatives of public opinion. But both responding and molding must be measured and prescribed to the sensitivity, capacity, and tolerance of the electorate, the whole electorate—not just to those whose votes mattered more.

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) marks a time when the world rests on a knife’s edge, facing a worsening climate emergency, floundering human rights, economies drowning in debt, and great power confrontation.

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) marks a time when the world rests on a knife’s edge, facing a worsening climate emergency, floundering human rights, economies drowning in debt, and great power confrontation.

The P5’s veto power has disempowered general consensus and subjugated member states, creating unequal nations in an institution of equals. It is time for change.

India’s refusal to project regional influence leaves others to carry its burden and may signal trouble ahead. Understanding the dynamics of India’s response to its dangerous neighbourhood is increasingly important to global democracy.