Geopolitical Tensions-2024

In today’s Dawn Newspaper, the writer Maleeha Lodhi shed light on the geopolitical tensions which escalate due to power shifting. In her article

In “A Precarious World in 2024” she discussed the global challenges. Here is the link to the parent article on geopolitical tensions:

https://www.dawn.com/news/1794891/a-precarious-world-in-2024

Global Geopolitical Outlook 2024:Escalating Tensions, Power Shifts, and Technological Challenges

The key idea of the article is the anticipation of a complex and challenging global landscape in 2024, marked by heightened geopolitical tensions, shifting power dynamics, and multiple global crises. These challenges are posed by technological advancements and the shifting dynamics of global power. The article provides a detailed analysis of the expected geopolitical and global challenges in 2024. Here are the key points for argumentation:

1. Geopolitical Tensions and Global Markets: The year 2024 is anticipated to be marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, contributing to volatility in global markets. These tensions are exacerbated by conflicts in regions like Gaza and Ukraine, and the US-China confrontation.
2. Multipolar World and Institutional Stress: A shift towards a multipolar world is expected, with multilateral institutions facing significant stress. This shift indicates a move away from a single or dual superpower world to one with multiple influential nations.
3. US-China Relations: The relationship between the US and China, particularly concerning Taiwan, trade, and technology, will be crucial. Despite efforts to stabilize ties, their differences are likely to keep the relationship turbulent.
4. Global Leadership Shortage: Amidst these tensions, a shortage of effective global leadership is anticipated, which could exacerbate conflicts and challenges.
5. Middle East Conflicts: The conflict in Gaza has brought the Middle East into a state of instability, highlighting the Palestinian issue’s significance on the international stage.
6. Middle Powers’ Role: Countries that are not superpowers but still have significant regional influence (referred to as “middle powers”) are expected to play an increasingly important role in global geopolitics.
7. Democratic Regression: A worrying trend of democratic backsliding is observed globally, with issues like political polarization, intolerance, and suppression of dissent.
8. Technology-Driven Challenges: Advances in technology, particularly in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, pose significant challenges and risks, including cyberattacks and data breaches.
9. Elections and Global Impact: Numerous elections, especially the US presidential election, are expected to have significant global implications.
10. Economic and Social Challenges: The backdrop includes economic stress and rising public expectations, which further complicate the global situation.

Challenging Terms and Meanings:

• Multipolar: Involving multiple powerful nations, as opposed to being dominated by one or two superpowers.
• Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
• Backsliding: The reverse process of democratic advancement, where a country regresses in terms of democratic practices and principles.
• Cybersecurity: Measures taken to protect against criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data and the disruption or misuse of digital systems.
• Polarization: Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.
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