Multipolar Realignment: How Regional Powers Are Reshaping Global Authority
February 4, 2026
The 2026 global landscape marks a shift from Western-led multilateralism toward a multipolar order defined by middle-power “strategic autonomy” and Global South demands for structural reform. As traditional alliances strain and trade barriers rise, nations are adopting pragmatic, power-aware alignments to navigate a fragmented system where institutional authority is increasingly contested.