Guardians of the Broken Order
As the world drifts into disorder, the foundations of global cooperation are eroding. The rules-based international order – once anchored in robust multilateral institutions and US leadership – is under siege from rising authoritarianism, intensifying rivalry and renewed military aggression. With the US stepping back and conflicts escalating, the order’s future depends on whether others will uphold it.
This instability is also undermining progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development — from ending poverty to advancing peace. In this context, the EU must lead, invest and engage with all its partners – whether like-minded or not – to uphold multilateralism and reinforce global stability.
This article was originally published in the International Politics and Society (IPS) Journal and the full text can be found on their website.
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