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Post-War Global Order Is Unravelling: Jaishankar
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that the global order created after the Second World War is “clearly unravelling,” reflecting deep shifts in international politics, economics, and power structures. Speaking at a university convocation in Pune, Jaishankar noted that the system established nearly 80 years ago is struggling to keep pace with present-day realities.
Global Power Structures in Flux
Jaishankar said the post-1945 world order was built around a limited number of dominant powers, institutions, and rules. Over time, however, economic growth in Asia, technological disruption, and political fragmentation have weakened that structure. He pointed out that the world is now moving towards multipolarity, where influence is spread across multiple countries rather than concentrated in a few.
No Single Power Can Dominate
According to the minister, no country today has the economic strength, political authority, or moral legitimacy to shape global outcomes on its own. Conflicts, supply chain disruptions, and economic protectionism have further exposed the limits of the old system. He added that nations are increasingly prioritising their own interests, leading to a more competitive and less predictable global environment.
India’s Perspective
Jaishankar underlined that India views these changes as both a challenge and an opportunity. He said India’s approach focuses on strategic autonomy, global engagement, and strengthening domestic capabilities in manufacturing, technology, and innovation. The minister stressed that adapting to a changing world order requires flexible diplomacy and realistic assessments of global power shifts.
