Geopolitical recession threatens global stability and institutional credibility

The international community is experiencing a “geopolitical recession,” characterized by a weakening of the global system's ability to prevent conflict, enforce shared rules, and protect smaller states. This decline is marked by the failure of diplomatic mechanisms and a growing credibility gap in international institutions like the United Nations.

Analysts suggest that existing global architectures are struggling to adapt to 21st-century realities. As superpowers like the United States, China, and Russia face challenges in representing the broader international community, there is a growing need for a new model of global leadership and security that includes voices from the European Union and the Global South.