Global Power Shift: World Edging Toward A New Order? Analysis | World News
A major change is taking place in global power dynamics with the developments in the USA, Europe, Russia, China and the Middle East. Shifting equations between long-time allies and enemies are reshaping global politics. As former partners drift apart, traditional rivals are re-evaluating the deal.
At the center of this change are increasing tensions between the United States and Europe, divisions within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), increasing rhetoric between the United States and China, and increasing instability in Iran. In today’s DNA episode, Zee News Editor-in-Chief Rahul Sinha analyzed the global power shift:
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Cracks in the US-Europe Alliance
Relations between the United States and Europe are under visible strain. Within NATO, the 31 European member states appear increasingly interconnected, while the United States maintains a confrontational stance.
US President Donald Trump has warned European countries that Russia fears only America, not NATO, and claimed that without US protection, Europe would be vulnerable to Russian aggression.
Trump associated these warnings with Greenland and insisted that the region be handed over to the United States. He argued that the United States could use force if Greenland was not transferred peacefully, otherwise China or Russia could seize it.
Europe Reconsiders Russia
European leaders are openly discussing renewed dialogue with Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron has previously suggested reaching out to Russia, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni echoed that view, saying Europe needed to talk to both sides to play a meaningful role in peace efforts.
Meloni also called for the European Union to appoint a special envoy who would engage directly with Russia, signaling his desire to act independently of U.S. guidance.
Previously, Europe got about 40 percent of its natural gas from Russia, and Germany depended on Russia for more than half of the supply. After cutting off Russia’s energy, Europe turned to more expensive alternatives, causing gas prices to rise five to sevenfold, slowing industrial production, rising inflation to over 10 percent, and contributing to losses estimated at over a trillion dollars. Food prices have also risen as the cost of wheat and fertilizer has increased, forcing governments to subsidize farmers and straining public finances.
US-China Tension
While friction with Europe increases, the United States remains in strategic competition with China. Conflicts over Taiwan, Venezuela and Greenland have increased tensions. Trump’s definition of China as a major threat sparked harsh reactions from Beijing.
Victor Gao, vice president of a leading think tank affiliated with the Chinese government, issued an unusually direct warning that China could destroy the United States with hydrogen bombs if provoked.
Doomsday Plane Appears
Amid these tensions, the US Air Force E-4B “Doomsday Plane” was recently spotted flying near Washington. The aircraft serves as a mobile command center that can manage military operations even after a nuclear attack.
It can remain in the air for days, coordinating all branches of the U.S. military and ordering missile launches if command centers on the ground are destroyed.
Impact on India
Any major global conflict could have an impact on India. A disruption in Russia’s oil supply could increase fuel prices by Rs. 15–25 per liter. Sanctions or tariffs could weaken the rupee and increase inflation. A stronger dollar in wartime would raise costs even further.
India’s IT sector, which is heavily dependent on the US and Europe, could face layoffs if Western economies slow down. The US-China war could increase drug prices by 40 to 50 percent due to India’s dependence on Chinese raw materials.
Stock markets have already reacted, with the Sensex falling over 2,100 points in five days and wiping out more than Rs. 13 lakh crore in investor wealth.
