Global Scans · Shifting Global Power & Multipolarity · Weekly Summary

• [New] As global trade uncertainties continue, ASEAN will present itself as a hub in an increasingly multipolar world. Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
• The American retreat from traditional leadership roles potentially allows a multipolar world to coalesce more rapidly than anticipated. Futureuae
• US-China rivalry is reshaping global and regional trade, pressuring ASEAN countries with transshipment rules that risk fragmenting supply chains and undermining regional integration. East Asia Forum
• In an era of shifting global power structures, India will likely continue its wait and watch policy while advocating for stability and peace. AMIGOS IAS
• Shifts in Global Power: The gradual erosion of Western unipolarity provides Russia with the opportunity to advocate for a multipolar world order that better reflects its interests. Global Institute for National Capability
• China and Russia's multipolar world establishment efforts could produce a geopolitical division: one camp aligned with Beijing and Moscow, another with Washington. Futureuae
• The US-China rivalry is reshaping global supply chains, presenting ASEAN with unprecedented opportunities and existential threats to the economic integration model that has driven its remarkable growth. East Asia Forum
• China's strategic goal in supporting the expansion of BRICS is to create an influential Chinese-led bloc that could challenge Western dominance and promote a multipolar world order. APRI
• BRICS, as a coalition of emerging economies, has the potential to reshape global governance by offering an alternative framework for economic and political cooperation, ultimately paving the way for a more equitable and multipolar world order. Modern Diplomacy
• Russia is expected to use the BRICS forum to reclaim its position as a pole in the multipolar world order. Tribuneindia News Service
• India envisages a multipolar world too but also believes in 'a multipolar Asia' clearly setting for itself a position as China's competitor there and in the South generally. MorungExpress
• President Donald Trump plans to deliver a major address on artificial intelligence next week to outline his vision for ensuring American dominance in AI, marking his biggest statement on an emerging technology at the heart of the US-China rivalry. Bloomberg
• Without a strong SANDF, South Africa cannot deter threats, protect trade, or maintain its global standing in a multipolar world. Martin Plaut
• India-France relations, anchored in shared values of strategic autonomy, innovation, and sustainability, hold the potential to shape a multipolar world order by addressing global challenges through collaborative efforts in defence, emerging technologies, and climate action. Lukmaan IAS
• Strengthening economic, technological, and defence capacities will enable India to rise as a sovereign pole in a multipolar world. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• As the U.S. and its allies recalibrate their policies, the ability to adapt to a multipolar world will define long-term investment success. Ainvest
• The future of energy governance will be shaped by emerging technologies, shifting global power dynamics, and the need for cooperative international action. Number Analytics LLC
• Geopolitical dynamics, such as the US-China rivalry and shifts in trade alliances, will influence how states approach their leadership roles. Info Petite Nation
• In today's multipolar world, the intersection of geopolitical risk and global financial markets has become a structural issue. Omnia Wealth
• In a more multipolar world that no longer presumes consistent American leadership, the exercise of influence over newer forms of international order could prove more taxing. Foreign Affairs Magazine

Last updated: 11 October 2025