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Towards a multipolar world: The path ahead in 2025
Multilateralism Jan 08, 2025

Towards a multipolar world: The path ahead in 2025

For any progress to last, global peace and security must be guaranteed –this must be a priority in 2025 ...

The post-liberal momentum
International Affairs Jan 08, 2025

The post-liberal momentum

The return of Trump and the rise of nationalism in Europe marks a postliberal era, which will compel the EU to realign its priorities ...

Breaking free: Sovereignty, self-reliance, and the path beyond neocolonial governance
International Affairs | Economics and Finance Jan 08, 2025

Breaking free: Sovereignty, self-reliance, and the path beyond neocolonial governance

2025 will see the Global South and East asserting sovereignty, challenging neocolonialism, and seeking a new, equitable global order based on self-reliance and cooperation ...

The age of economic security
International Affairs | Economics and Finance Jan 08, 2025

The age of economic security

The world is entering a new era of economic security, where geopolitics and economics are closely linked. Policymakers and business leaders must adjust their strategies accordingly. ...

The Balkans in waiting
International Affairs Jan 08, 2025

The Balkans in waiting

Amid heightened global conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Africa, the people of the Balkans have placed high hopes on Trump's return to power ...

Europe in turbulent times: Rebuilding perspectives
International Affairs Jan 08, 2025

Europe in turbulent times: Rebuilding perspectives

With more uncertainty ahead, it raises questions about how to rebuild unity across diverse opinions and regions in the EU while avoiding a narrow, EU-centric approach ...

Opportunities and challenges for 2025: A strategic perspective
Economics and Finance | Climate Change | Artificial Intelligence Jan 08, 2025

Opportunities and challenges for 2025: A strategic perspective

2025 presents an inflection point. Bridging the divides between technology, economy, and environment requires multilateral coordination rooted in resilience and equity. ...

World in 2025
International Affairs Jan 08, 2025

World in 2025

2025 may break geopolitical impasses, with shifts in US-Russia relations, China-Taiwan tensions, and challenges in climate action and global diplomacy ...

The imperative of leadership in a divided world
International Affairs Jan 08, 2025

The imperative of leadership in a divided world

The future appears uncertain, with major powers focused on their own challenges. However, Trump's new leadership offers an opportunity to steer clear of more detrimental outcomes. ...

Rethinking global cooperation in the 21st century
International Affairs Jan 08, 2025

Rethinking global cooperation in the 21st century

A new multipolar paradigm is replacing older frameworks for global cooperation, and Central Europe can be a bridge between the Global South and the West ...

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Niranjan Sahoo

Niranjan Sahoo

Niranjan Sahoo, PhD, is a Senior Fellow with ORF’s Governance and Politics Initiative. With years of expertise in governance and public policy, he now anchors studies and programmes on democracy, human rights, federalism, electoral reforms (particularly issues related to political ...

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Niranjan Sahoo

Niranjan Sahoo, PhD, is a Senior Fellow with ORF’s Governance and Politics Initiative. With years of expertise in governance and public policy, he now anchors studies and programmes on democracy, human rights, federalism, electoral reforms (particularly issues related to political ...

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