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🌐❓Multilateralism Will Survive! But at what cost? The U.S. withdrawal from dozens of international organizations has shaken the foundations of global cooperation—but the real damage may be longer-lasting than Washington anticipates ✍️Author: Pranay Kumar Shome Research analyst and PhD candidate at Mahatma Gandhi Central University (Bihar, India), specializing in global governance and international institutions ➡️Multilateralism has been one of humanity’s greatest survival tools, most visibly demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, when scientific cooperation and institutional coordination helped the world recover from an unprecedented global crisis. Yet this very system is now under strain following the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from 66 international organizations, justified under the banner of “national interest.” In an interconnected world shaped by globalization—or even post-globalization—this retreat signals a return to isolationism that ignores the reality that no state can manage climate change, pandemics, or systemic shocks alone. This is not aberration; it is a part of an unscientific, callous mindset of Trump and his acolytes who echo the sentiment of the MAGA vote bank ➡️The consequences are particularly severe in areas such as climate governance and global health. U.S. withdrawal from the UNFCCC framework, the Paris Climate Accord, and the IPCC undermines coordinated action against climate change at a moment of accelerating environmental instability. Even more damaging is the exit from the World Health Organization, where U.S. funding and infrastructure have been central to combating global disease. Removing the single largest contributor weakens health programs for vulnerable populations, disrupts scientific exchange, and erodes the foundations of the post-war global health order—amounting to strategic self-harm disguised as sovereignty. 🟦Yet multilateralism will not collapse—it will adapt. The vacuum left by Washington creates space for other actors, particularly India, to assume greater responsibility by strengthening non-Western institutions such as the AIIB and NDB and by acting as a moral advocate for collective action. The cost, however, will be fragmentation, slower coordination, and higher risks for all. In the end, unilateralism does not insulate nations from global crises; it merely ensures they face them alone—and often unprepared. #Climat#healthcare#Politics#UnitedNations#USA READ MORE ✅@NewEasternOutlook

ፓኪስታን በአሜሪካ እና ኢራን መካከል የሚደረግ ሁለተኛ ዙር ድርድርን ለማስተናገድ ሐሳብ አቀረበች ******************* ፓኪስታን የ15 ቀኑ የተኩስ አቁም ስምምነት ከማብቃቱ በፊት በአሜሪካ እና በኢራን መካከል የሚደረግ ሁለተኛ ዙር ድርድር በኢስላማባድ ለማስተናገድ ሐሳብ ማቅረቧን አሶሺየትድ ፕሬስ ዘግቧል። የዜና ወኪሉ ስማቸው እንዳይጠቀስ የፈለጉ ሁለት የፓኪስታን ባለሥልጣናትን ጠቅሶ እንደዘገበው፣ ሀገሪቱ ይህንን ጥያቄ ያቀረበችው ውጥረቱን በዘላቂነት ለመቀነስ ካላት ፍላጎት በመነሣት ነው። የሐሳቡ ተግባራዊነት የሚወሰነው ተደራዳሪ ወገኖቹ ሌላ የተለየ ቦታ እንዲመቻችላቸው የሚጠይቁ መሆን አለመሆኑ ላይ እንደሆነ ባለሥልጣናቱ መግለጻቸው ተጠቁሟል። በኢራን እና በአሜሪካ መካከል ሁለተኛው ዙር ድርድር በቅርብ ቀናት ውስጥ፣ ምናልባትም ሐሙስ ዕለት ሊደረግ እንደሚችል ተዘግቧል። #EBC#middleeast#iran#usa#peace

ፓኪስታን በአሜሪካ እና ኢራን መካከል የሚደረግ ሁለተኛ ዙር ድርድርን ለማስተናገድ ሐሳብ አቀረበች ******************* ፓኪስታን የ15 ቀኑ የተኩስ አቁም ስምምነት ከማብቃቱ በፊት በአሜሪካ እና በኢራን መካከል የሚደረግ ሁለተኛ ዙር ድርድር በኢስላማባድ ለማስተናገድ ሐሳብ ማቅረቧን አሶሺየትድ ፕሬስ ዘግቧል። የዜና ወኪሉ ስማቸው እንዳይጠቀስ የፈለጉ ሁለት የፓኪስታን ባለሥልጣናትን ጠቅሶ እንደዘገበው፣ ሀገሪቱ ይህንን ጥያቄ ያቀረበችው ውጥረቱን በዘላቂነት ለመቀነስ ካላት ፍላጎት በመነሣት ነው። የሐሳቡ ተግባራዊነት የሚወሰነው ተደራዳሪ ወገኖቹ ሌላ የተለየ ቦታ እንዲመቻችላቸው የሚጠይቁ መሆን አለመሆኑ ላይ እንደሆነ ባለሥልጣናቱ መግለጻቸው ተጠቁሟል። በኢራን እና በአሜሪካ መካከል ሁለተኛው ዙር ድርድር በቅርብ ቀናት ውስጥ፣ ምናልባትም ሐሙስ ዕለት ሊደረግ እንደሚችል ተዘግቧል። #EBC#middleeast#iran#usa#peace

ኢራን ከአሜሪካ ጋር ያላትን ቅራኔ በዘላቂነት የምትፈታበት አዲስ የዲፕሎማሲ መፍትሄ ተመላከተ **************** የ2015ቱን የኑክሌር ስምምነት በማርቀቅ ረገድ ቀዳሚውን ስፍራ የሚይዙት የቀድሞው የኢራን የውጭ ጉዳይ ሚኒስትር ጃቫድ ዘሪፍ፣ ኢራን ከአሜሪካ ጋር ያላትን ቅራኔ በዘላቂነት የምትፈታበትን አዲስ የዲፕሎማሲ መንገድ አመላክተዋል። ቴህራን ያላትን ጂኦ-ስትራቴጂያዊ አቀማመጥ ለጦርነት ሳይሆን ለድርድር ልትጠቀምበት ይገባል ብለዋል። ኢራን የዓለምን የነዳጅ መስመር የምትቆጣጠርበትን የሆርሙዝ የባህር ወሽመጥ የመዝጋት አቅምና የኑክሌር መርሐ ግብሯን እንደ ትልቅ የድርድር ካርድ ልትጠቀምባቸው ይገባል ይላሉ። ዘሪፍ እንደሚሉት፣ ኢራን እነዚህን ወሳኝ ተፅዕኖዎች ለዋሽንግተን እንደ ማባበያ በማቅረብ፣ በምላሹ በሀገሪቱ ላይ የተጣሉ ከባድ የኢኮኖሚ ማዕቀቦች እንዲነሱ ማድረግ ትችላለች። ይህ "በበላይነት የመደራደር ስልት" ቀደም ሲል አሜሪካ ያልተቀበለቻቸውን ጥቅሞች አሁን እንድትቀበል የሚያስገድድና ለሁለቱም ሀገራት የሚበጅ አዲስ ስምምነት ለመፍጠር የሚያስችል ነው ብለዋል። በኢራን እና በአሜሪካ መካከል ያለው ፍጥጫ የንጹሃን ዜጎችን ሕይወት ከመቅጠፍና መሠረተ ልማትን ከማውደም ባለፈ ፋይዳ እንደሌለው የገለጹት ዘሪፍ፣ የኢራን መሪዎች ከስሜታዊነት በፀዳ መልኩ ብሔራዊ ጥቅማቸውን ሊያስከብሩ እንደሚገባ አሳስበዋል። ጦርነቱን መቀጠል ዘላቂ ሰላምን አያመጣም፤ ስለሆነም ሁለቱ ሀገራት የማይጠቃቁበት እና ጠንካራ ኢኮኖሚያዊ ትስስር የሚፈጥሩበት ስምምነት ላይ መድረስ፣ ኢራንን ከጥፋት ከመታደግ ባለፈ በቀጣናው አስተማማኝ ሰላም እንዲሰፍን ያደርጋል ነው ያሉት። የዘሪፍ ጥሪ የአሜሪካ ፕሬዚዳንት ዶናልድ ትራምፕ ኢራን ስምምነት ላይ ካልደረሰች "ወደ ድንጋይ ዘመን ትመለሳለች" የሚል ማስፈራሪያ በሰነዘሩበትና በቴህራን በኩል የጦርነት ነጋሪት በሚጎሰምበት ወቅት መቅረቡ፣ ለዲፕሎማሲው መስክ አዲስ ተስፋን የፈነጠቀ ሆኗል። በኢንቲሀድ አብራር #middleeast#peace#Iran#USA#EBC

#BRICS2024 🇷🇺🇹🇷 President of Russia Vladimir Putin's opening remarks during talks with President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the #BRICS Summit (Kazan, October 23, 2024) 💬Vladimir Putin: We are very pleased to welcome you to Kazan. 🕯 Before we get started, I would like to express my condolences over the recent terrorist attack. The media are reporting a terrorist attack in Türkiye. You are certainly aware of our stance on this: we condemn any acts of this kind, no matter what the motives may be. <...> Russian-Turkish relations are of a good-neighbourly and constructive nature, rooted in a long-standing history of partnership across a wide range of areas. You and I maintain a regular dialogue on current issues on both bilateral and international agendas. I highly value these consistently beneficial interactions. I am confident that our conversation today will be both fruitful and useful. Naturally, we will discuss ways to enhance trade and economic cooperation, which has been developing very steadily year by year. For instance, last year, the volume of trade was an impressive $55.4 billion and from January to August this year, this figure rose by a further 6.2 percent. <...> Strategically significant ties have been established in the energy sector. Russia is a reliable, time-tested supplier of natural gas to Türkiye. Last year, 20.5 billion cubic metres were exported through the Blue Stream and Turkish Stream pipelines. Preparations are ongoing for the implementation of our initiative to create an international gas hub in Türkiye. I am confident that it will significantly enhance regional energy security, primarily through more balanced pricing mechanisms. The flagship joint project is the construction of Akkuyu, Türkiye's first nuclear power plant. Work is being conducted simultaneously on all four power units around the clock. <...> Tourism has traditionally held a special place in our bilateral relations. In 2023, a record 6.3 million Russian tourists visited Türkiye, up 20.7 percent on the year before that. From January to August this year, over 4.5 million people visited Türkiye, an increase of 4.6 percent. Russia ranks first in Türkiye in this regard. <...> Of course, we will discuss international issues, including in light of tomorrow’s meeting of BRICS leaders and guest countries and organisations in the BRICS Plus/Outreach format. Without a doubt, your participation in this event will convey the weighty role Türkiye plays in addressing pressing global issues. Tragic developments in the Middle East are the most pressing item on the international agenda. Russia’s and Türkiye’s principled positions on these matters are very close, and we both believe that a lasting political and diplomatic settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict can only be based on the universally recognised two-state solution approved by the UN Security Council. Read in full #RussiaTurkiye

3️⃣🚀🗺The Third Gulf War: America’s Strategic Overreach and the Rise of a New Order The US–Israel war against Iran is accelerating the decline of American global dominance, exposing strategic overreach and weakening its alliances. As the conflict reshapes energy flows and security dynamics, Russia and China are capitalising on the chaos to accelerate a shift toward a multipolar world order ✏️Aleena Im is an independent researcher and writer focusing on international relations and current affairs ➡️The current conflict, often described as a “Third Gulf War,” reflects a broader pattern of strategic overreach by the United States and its union with Israel. Since early 2026, military operations against Iran have expanded beyond a regional confrontation, affecting global energy flows and security dynamics. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical artery for global oil shipments—has intensified economic shocks worldwide, while Iranian retaliation against US military infrastructure in the Gulf has demonstrated the risks of escalation. Rather than reinforcing American dominance, the conflict has exposed vulnerabilities in Washington’s strategy, particularly as allies grow uneasy about the long-term consequences of sustained instability in the Middle East. The ongoing Third Gulf War has the potential to decide – or at least set the foundational principles of power transition from the West to the East ➡️At the same time, the war has created opportunities for rival powers, particularly Russia and China, to expand their influence. Moscow has benefited from rising global demand for alternative energy supplies, while also gaining strategic flexibility in other theaters such as Ukraine. Beijing, for its part, is capitalizing on disruptions to strengthen its economic and diplomatic presence across Eurasia. Meanwhile, regional actors—including Gulf states—are increasingly reassessing their reliance on Washington, diversifying partnerships and exploring new security arrangements. These shifts suggest a gradual erosion of US centrality in the international system, accelerated by the very conflict intended to reinforce it. 🟦Ultimately, the war underscores a deeper transformation in global power structures. Historically, major conflicts have often preceded systemic change, and the current crisis may play a similar role in shaping the contours of a new international order. As emerging and middle powers assert greater autonomy, the limits of unilateral action become more apparent. Whether the outcome leads to a stable multipolar balance or prolonged instability remains uncertain, but the trajectory is clear: the geopolitical landscape is shifting, and the consequences of this war will extend far beyond the Middle East. #ConfrontationbetweenIranandtheU.S. #ConfrontationbetweenIsraelandIran#Energyresources#MiddleEastconflict#Multipolarworld READ MORE ✅@NewEasternOutlook

@RusEmbMalta Press Release ✖️Examples of Actions by the Kiev Regime Undermining Peace Efforts Following President Trump’s meetings with President Vladimir Putin (Alaska, 15 August) and Vladimir Zelensky (Washington, 18 August), he described the talks as “a good first step” towards ending the conflict. He stressed that Kiev must show flexibility, confirmed Ukraine will not join NATO, and highlighted the importance of territorial compromises along the current line of contact. 👉 Despite these statements, the Kiev leadership – with European backing – continues to obstruct a peaceful settlement: 1️⃣ Refusal to Recognize New Realities Zelensky (21 Aug): Ukraine will “never legally recognize” Russian control of territories. Yermak & Podolyak echoed this, rejecting compromise. 2️⃣Rejection of Ceasefire Zelensky announced mass production of long-range Flamingo missiles; later praised strikes into Russian territory as “positive results.” 3️⃣ Language Policy Zelensky: “We have only one state language – Ukrainian.” 4️⃣Security Guarantees Zelensky dismissed China as a potential guarantor, while Podolyak demanded deployment of Western missiles capable of striking 2,000 km into Russian territory. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that Western military support and long-term guarantees for Kiev are being discussed. 5️⃣No Readiness for Direct Talks Zelensky ruled out bilateral talks with Moscow, insisting on a three-party format with Trump. 6️⃣Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure Attempts to strike nuclear facilities in Smolensk & Kursk, attack on Druzhba oil pipeline (impacting Hungary & Slovakia), and a planned bombing of the Crimean Bridge. ⚠️Conclusion: The Kiev regime consistently rejects diplomatic resolution, escalates hostilities, undermines dialogue, and employs terrorist methods against civilian infrastructure in Russia. #KievRegime#GlobalSecurity#MultipolarWorld

🗺🗺Europe’s Quiet Pivot: First Signals of Eurasian Unity? High-level visits to Beijing suggest that parts of Europe are cautiously recalibrating their global posture amid growing strategic uncertainty ✍️Adrian Korczyński is an Independent Analyst and Observer on Central Europe and global policy research ➡️In December 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Beijing for a three-day visit focused less on symbolism and more on tangible cooperation. Agreements spanning aerospace, civil nuclear energy, green technologies, biopharmaceuticals, and artificial intelligence signaled Paris’ willingness to reengage economically with China after years of political frost. Weeks later, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer followed with his own trip, securing expanded market access and cooperation in offshore wind, battery production, and advanced research. The scale of the deals was moderate, but the political message was clearer: key European powers are diversifying partnerships in response to an increasingly volatile global environment. When the hegemon answers diversification with mockery and threats, it no longer looks like leadership. It looks like an empire in crisis lashing out to retain control it no longer fully possesses ➡️This recalibration is driven less by ideological realignment than by structural pressures. Trade frictions, tariff disputes, sanctions regimes, and unpredictable shifts in US policy have reinforced perceptions in Europe that excessive dependence carries risks. While neither Paris nor London has signaled a break with Washington, both appear to be hedging — expanding economic options while maintaining transatlantic commitments. Engagement with Beijing is framed as pragmatic and sovereignty-preserving rather than bloc-building, reflecting a broader European debate about strategic autonomy in a multipolar system. 🟦Central and Eastern Europe sit at the crossroads of this evolving landscape. Countries such as Hungary, Greece, and Serbia have already deepened infrastructure and industrial cooperation with Chinese partners, while others remain firmly anchored in Atlanticist frameworks. The emerging question is not whether Europe will pivot wholesale toward Eurasia, but whether it can balance diversified economic ties with its security architecture. The quiet shift underway suggests that Europe’s future strategy may be defined less by binary choices and more by calibrated flexibility — an attempt to navigate between major power centers without exclusive alignment. #China#Economiccooperation#EU#Europe#Geopolitics#Multipolarworld READ MORE ✅@NewEasternOutlook

🤩🤩🤩#BRICS2024 It's a wrap! 🤝The XVI #BRICS Summit (October 22-24) — one of the most important international events of the year — has successfully concluded in Kazan under the Russia's Chairship. Watch our event recap video and relive the best moments from the Summit 👆 📹#ICYMI

🚨🇺🇸IRAN WAR DAY 32: RUBIO SAYS US VICTORY 'WEEKS AWAY' 🔹 Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells Al Jazeera war objectives achieved in 'weeks not months' 📅 🔹 Trump threatens to destroy Iran's Kharg Island oil hub if no deal reached soon 💣 🔹 US-Israel bombardment hits Tehran & Isfahan with massive explosions reported 💥 🔹 87th Iranian attack this month targets Kuwaiti oil tanker Al-Salmi in Dubai port ⚡ 🔹 Oil prices breach $100/barrel for first time since 2022 as conflict spreads 📈 America's longest war since Vietnam enters second month with no end in sight 🔥💀 #USNews#IranWar#Trump#MiddleEast#OilCrisis @america

🎙Statement by President of Russia Vladimir Putin at the Meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State (February 27, 2026, Moscow) Read in full The event was held in the Grand Kremlin Palace, attended by President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Belarus, Chairman of the Supreme State Council Alexander Lukashenko. Following the Meeting, the parties signed a package of seven documents, including the Decree on the 2026 Priorities of the Meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State. *** 💬Vladimir Putin: At today’s meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State, we are to discuss and approve truly important decisions aimed at the further comprehensive development and strengthening of cooperation between Russia and Belarus in the political, economic, social and humanitarian spheres. This meeting is taking place in a jubilee year for the Union State. In April, we will mark the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty establishing the Union of Russia and Belarus – signed on 2 April 1996 – which launched our joint integration efforts. Over the decades, through coordinated work, we have accomplished much. A common socio-economic, defence, migration, information, scientific-educational and cultural-humanitarian space has been formed. Favourable conditions have been created throughout the Union State for pursuing a unified macroeconomic policy. Major joint projects are being implemented in industry, transport, agriculture, high-tech and science-intensive sectors. Import substitution programmes are progressing successfully – including in such key areas as machine and tool building, microelectronics and optics. 📈 As a result,bilateral trade and investment continue to grow year after year. In 2025, trade turnover increased again – this time by almost 3%. While statistical methodologies may differ slightly, the overall figure is substantial – $52 billion. Russia remains the leading investor in the Belarusian economy, with accumulated investments exceeding $4.5 billion. Around 2,500 Russian companies operate in Belarus. Cultural, academic, sports and youth exchanges remain an integral part of the Union State’s broad agenda. More than 16,000 Belarusian students are currently enrolled in Russian educational institutions. Next year, an additional 1,300 Belarusian applicants will be able to enter Russian universities on state-funded places alone. 🇷🇺🇧🇾Russia and Belarus closely cooperate as allies in foreign policy and defence. Our positions on key issues of the international agenda are either close or fully aligned. We consistently strive to contribute constructively to resolving global and regional challenges, working shoulder to shoulder in the #CSTO, the #CIS, the #SCO and on other multilateral platforms, including the #UN. Together, we counter sanctions pressure and advocate for the formation of a truly fair #MultipolarWorld. A solid foundation for our alliance has been laid by the intergovernmental Treaty on Security Guarantees within the Union State, which entered into force in 2025. I am confident that, together with our Belarusian friends, we will continue to do everything necessary to ensure the military security of the Union State using all capabilities at our disposal. #RussiaBelarus

🇨🇳🇨🇦From Ally to Autonomy: Why Canada Is Turning East Under growing U.S. pressure and open challenges to its sovereignty, Ottawa is rethinking loyalty, trade dependence, and its place in a fragmented world order ✍️Aleena Im Independent researcher and writer focusing on international relations and current affairs ➡️The return of Donald Trump under “Trump 2.0” has accelerated the erosion of the post–Cold War rules-based order, replacing partnership with open economic coercion and strategic intimidation. Canada, long regarded as one of Washington’s closest allies, has found itself increasingly targeted—through punitive tariffs, trade disruptions, and even rhetorical threats to its sovereignty. Faced with growing uncertainty and an overreliance on a single partner that absorbs more than 75% of its exports, Ottawa has begun recalibrating its foreign policy. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s high-level visit to China in January 2026 symbolized this shift, signaling that Canada is no longer willing to subordinate its national interests to the priorities of a declining yet increasingly aggressive superpower. Canada has taken a wise and mature move to diversify its economy, setting a precedent for other states to prefer their own national interests over the aims of a coercive superpower ➡️Historically, Canada’s close alignment with the United States shaped its cautious and often confrontational stance toward Beijing, even at clear economic cost. The arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in 2018, participation in Indo-Pacific containment efforts, and the imposition of a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles all reflected this posture. Today, however, reality has intervened. Ottawa has moved to reset relations with China by sharply reducing EV tariffs, expanding market access for Chinese vehicles, and securing reciprocal concessions for Canadian agricultural and seafood exports. These steps highlight a pragmatic recognition that diversification—not ideological loyalty—is essential for economic resilience in an era of weaponized interdependence. 🟦Canada’s pivot eastward reflects a broader trend among middle powers seeking strategic autonomy in a world defined by spheres of influence rather than shared rules. For Ottawa, closer ties with China offer not only economic relief but also a revival of independent foreign policymaking after decades of structural dependence on Washington. For Beijing, the rapprochement represents a diplomatic and commercial gain, weakening U.S. efforts to isolate China through allied blocs. If American pressure on allies continues unabated, Canada’s recalibration may prove less an exception than a preview—showing how even the closest partners may choose autonomy over allegiance when power replaces partnership. #Canada#China#Geopolitics#Internationalpolitics#Multipolarworld#USA READ MORE ✅@NewEasternOutlook