The Crumbling Pillar: How Gaza and G20 Isolation Signal the End of Unipolarity
The decline of unipolar authority is now evident, particularly highlighted by the US’s absence from the G20 Summit in South Africa. For years, global diplomacy relied on American leadership to resolve crises. However, the situation in Gaza and the West’s isolation at major multilateral events in late 2025 indicate that this era of singular influence is over.
The Americas Apart: Summit Postponement Signals Collapse of Regional Consensus
The indefinite postponement of the 10th Summit of the Americas by the Dominican Republic in late 2025 signifies a critical juncture in the decline of Pan-American diplomacy. Once intended as a platform for economic integration and democratic solidarity since the 1990s, the summit process has now stalled due to “profound divergences” as described by Santo Domingo.
The “America First” Paradox: Military Expansion Under a Noninterventionist Banner
Washington’s foreign policy paradoxically reflects substantial military spending increases and the erosion of traditional alliances through economic coercion, showcasing a significant gap between campaign promises of restraint and current governance, highlighting tensions in American strategic thinking.
New Delhi’s Strategic Gambit: Navigating Afghanistan’s Taliban Governance Without Recognition
India’s diplomatic approach to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan is influenced more by strategic calculations than ideological alignment. As Pakistan’s influence wanes and China’s presence increases, India seeks to maintain connectivity to Central Asia while refraining from legitimizing a government that opposes its democratic values.
Iraq 2.0: The Legal Architecture of the New American Occupation in Gaza
The adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2803 in late 2025 signifies a significant change in governance for the Gaza Strip, shifting from Israeli military control to an American-led administration. The resolution, while citing “stabilization” and “transitional administration,” reflects strategies analogous to those used during the 2003 Iraq invasion. By forming a “Board of Peace” and a Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC), the U.S. positions itself as the new de facto occupying power, leveraging international mandates to obscure violations of Palestinian sovereignty.