The UN at 80: Can a Fractured World Restore Its Fading Balance?
October 24 marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations — the day in 1945 when 51 countries ratified its Charter. Eight decades later, the UN still carries a unique legitimacy in global affairs. It remains the only forum where all internationally recognized states meet to address issues from war and peace to nuclear non-proliferation, climate change, and global health. Yet in an increasingly turbulent world, the organization faces the same challenge it was created to solve: how to prevent chaos from overwhelming the international system.
Balochistan's Critical Role in the New Global Order and Its Fight for Autonomy
We are witnessing a profound shift in the global power structure. The unipolar world order that emerged after the Cold War—dominated by the United States—is gradually transforming into a multipolar landscape. At the forefront of this transition stands China, whose growing economic and strategic influence is reshaping regions across Asia and Africa. Through its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China has established a vast network of infrastructure projects and trade routes, from Pakistan’s Gwadar Port in Balochistan to key markets across the African continent. This expansion is not only altering global trade flows but also directly challenging U.S. dominance, prompting Washington to reassess its alliances and strategies to retain its global leadership.
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