Ongoing International Tensions and Global Conflicts

In 2026, the world has entered a 'New Competitive Order,' marking a transition from the post-Cold War era to a fragmented, multipolar environment.

As global institutions struggle with gridlock, nations are turning toward 'minilateralism,' forming smaller, issue-specific partnerships rather than relying on broad international consensus.

Geoeconomics has become the primary tool of statecraft, with trade restrictions and control over critical minerals now central to national security strategies.

This shift is driven by intensifying competition for essential resources, such as lithium, and the rapid race to dominate Artificial Intelligence, which acts as a catalyst for both innovation and geopolitical tension.

With societal fragility and economic inequality adding pressure to the social contract, the focus for both governments and businesses has shifted from mere efficiency to resilience.