Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell What does the collapsing global order mean for the world beyond the West?
Mar 7, 2025
Samir Puri, a geopolitics expert and director at Chatham House, discusses the evolving global order post-Western dominance. He highlights the rising influence of non-Western countries, particularly China, and explores the dynamics reshaping international relations. Puri examines the implications of shifting alliances, the impact of BRICS, and the complexity of Taiwan's position in this new landscape. He also reflects on the unpredictability of global politics and Europe's challenges amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Declining Western Power
- The West's traditional power structures are weakening, impacting transatlantic relations.
- This shift creates a more transactional dynamic, leaving European allies feeling betrayed.
India's Multipolar Perspective
- India views the rise of multipolarity as beneficial, aligning with their foreign policy.
- Their approach acknowledges a world with multiple centers of power and influence.
Trump's Multipolar Alignment
- Trump's foreign policy, while seemingly erratic, aligns with a multipolar world.
- He acknowledges Russia and China as power centers, seeking bargains and spheres of influence.