21st Century World Order: From Unipolarity to Multipolarity and Nepal's Position
Summary
Global politics is shifting from U.S.-led unipolarity toward a more fragmented multipolar order shaped by China’s rise, regional powers, wars, technology competition, and climate pressures. The article argues that Nepal must balance relations with major powers, protect its interests, and adapt its foreign policy to this changing world order.
Key Points
- The post-Cold War unipolar order dominated by the United States is giving way to a more complex multipolar world.
- China’s rise, the Ukraine war, the Iran-Israel conflict, pandemics, and climate change are reshaping global politics and security.
- Technology, AI, cyber warfare, and supply chains are becoming central tools of power in the new world order.
- Nepal is deeply affected by these shifts through remittances, trade dependence, regional geopolitics, and climate-related risks.
