Is the U.S. Nearing the End of its Global leadership?
As history shows, world leadership is never permanent but is shaped by adaptation, resilience, and the ability to respond to global transformations.
The topic basically deals with the issues converging global governance, Sustainable Development and the emerging concept of smart cities in South Asia. It covers the structural, institutional, and normative challenges and issues of the current global order precisely South Asia. Likewise, the topic also touches upon the concept of sustainability extending extensively in the areas such as health, education, freedom, equality, climate change, clean energy and green economy providing a wealth of insights to its readers.
As history shows, world leadership is never permanent but is shaped by adaptation, resilience, and the ability to respond to global transformations.
As the UN is to remain a pillar of international security, peacekeeping needs to be treated as a global priority, not an afterthought.
Nepal and UN should integrate gender perspectives into climate adaptation, digital inclusion, and disaster response policies by strengthening partnerships with local organizations, governments, and the private sector.
Given the Brahmaputra dam’s strategic placement and the river’s importance for millions downstream, this project must be viewed not only as an energy initiative but also as a geopolitical maneuver.
Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House could disrupt traditional alliances offering the Global South opportunities to assert autonomy, negotiate balanced trade agreements, and shape a multipolar world order.
While Riyadh's indecision has sparked debate over its motives and potential U.S. pressure, it highlights broader challenges for BRICS in managing expansion and geopolitical complexities.
There are a few challenges that India and Russia face in BRICS due to India-China tense relations, and China’s dominance.
With an emphasis on economic independence and a potential pivot away from Western influence, BRICS is positioning itself as a critical player in shaping the future of global governance.