Former UK PM Sunak: Global Order’s Demise Evident in Trump’s Rise
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasized at the Delhi Economic Forum that the global order, overseen by the United States, has concluded, and the world is entering a period of intense geopolitical uncertainty. Sunak indicated that countries such as India and those in the Persian Gulf possess a greater capacity to influence global order transformations without necessarily aligning with the United States or China.
He further elaborated that the world is moving away from the multilateral, rules-based framework that previously shaped the global economy, a trend that introduces new risks and uncertainties.
Sunak recalled, “We all grew up and operated within a multilateral, rules-based framework, a framework that was largely implemented and guaranteed by the United States. Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is not the cause of this situation, but rather a symptom. The current world is one we don’t yet precisely understand its state, and this condition creates widespread geopolitical uncertainty and even significant dangers.”
The former prime minister added that the rise of China has led to increased competition with the United States across various domains, characterizing this as a significant and novel aspect of the global economy. He described China as a comparable competitor to the U.S. in economic, military, and technological spheres, deeming this a new characteristic of the global economy.
Sunak also voiced concerns regarding global security, pointing to the escalating number of armed conflicts and their implications for international stability.
He observed, “It is not a coincidence that we are currently experiencing more armed conflicts than at any point since the end of World War II. There are currently 61 armed conflicts involving state actors worldwide. When I look at this situation, I become concerned.”
Sunak concluded with a pointed remark on Donald Trump’s pursuit of a Nobel Peace Prize, referencing claims of ending multiple wars. “I think Donald Trump is probably looking at this situation and thinking, there are 61 opportunities to win the Nobel Peace Prize!”
