By HAN News Desk
LONDON– Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the world has entered a new and increasingly dangerous global order that is no longer shaped primarily by international rules, but by power, rivalry, and competition among states. Speaking at a policy forum, Sunak said the post–World War II international system is weakening, giving way to a more fragmented and multipolar world in which military strength, economic leverage, and geopolitical influence are becoming the dominant forces.
He said the role of the United States on the global stage has changed, contributing to uncertainty, while emerging powers such as India and Gulf states are pursuing independent strategic paths rather than aligning closely with traditional Western blocs.
Sunak warned that security threats within Europe have intensified sharply, citing a fourfold increase in hybrid activities over the past year, including cyberattacks, sabotage, disinformation, and political interference, with Russia involved in acts aimed at destabilizing European societies.
He added that the number of wars between states worldwide is now higher than at any point since the end of World War II, describing the current geopolitical environment as exceptionally volatile and dangerous.
Sunak’s remarks reflect growing concern among Western policymakers that existing diplomatic and security frameworks are increasingly inadequate to manage rising great-power competition and the erosion of long-standing international norms.
