Results for: Global order

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has warned that artificial intelligence (AI), along with demographic shifts and connectivity, will reshape the global order. He compared AI’s potential danger to nuclear weapons and also expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the United Nations, likening it to a company struggling to adapt to market trends. Jaishankar further highlighted the challenges posed by globalization, arguing that its benefits have not been evenly distributed and have led to backlash in many countries.

The United States Intelligence Community has released its annual threat assessment report, highlighting the increasing fragility of the global order and the growing threats from China, Russia, and immigration. China’s ambition and influence operations pose a significant challenge to US interests and the rules-based global order. Russia’s aggression, including its invasion of Ukraine, remains a threat, particularly with its nuclear weapons and chemical warfare capabilities. The report also emphasizes the impact of domestic unrest, government corruption, and economic discontent in countries like Haiti and Venezuela, which have led to civil unrest and displacement, contributing to the immigration crisis in the United States.