Panel Discussion - Austrian Forum for Peace 2024

The outbreak of armed conflicts in many parts of the world – including Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Palestine, or Sudan – along with the pandemic and worsening climate crisis have all added to the unpredictability of the global landscape. Abrogation of the last remaining US-Russian arms control treaties and widespread war crimes further contribute to the erosion of the existing international order. The paralysis of the security and mediation tools of international organisations also exacerbates this crisis. The long period of US hegemony in the international system - which brought stability to the geopolitical environment - has correspondingly been replaced by a fragmented world order, with new actors entering the stage and challenging the unipolar political system. Emerging powers play an increasing role in shaping war and peace in the world, as they contribute to a growing rivalry between great powers, while at the same time offering their services for the peaceful resolution of conflicts.

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