International Politics.. Where is it heading for

written by: Laaroussi Abdelghafour

Changes in geopolitics, economics, technology, culture, and the environment are just a few of the many variables that impact the dynamic and intricate field of International Politics.

We can predict some of the potential future trends in international politics by using the analyses of a group of intellectuals.

1. A shift in global power.

Francis Fukuyama (Political Scientist): With China emerging as a superpower rivaling the United States, the global power dynamics could change. Geopolitical tensions will result in an arm´s race. The same, I strongly believe that competition in the economy and technology could result in a radical change.

 Professor of International Relations Joseph Nye: He highlights that diplomacy and soft power will be crucial in determining global politics particularly in light of the growing significance of multilateral cooperation and international alliances.

2. Challenges related to the Climate and Environment.

According to philosopher and political activist Noam Chomsky, one of the most significant issues facing global politics will be climate change. Conflicts over natural resources like energy and water may occur but nations will need to work together more to address this crisis.

The Biologist and environmental activist Jane Goodall predicts that sustainable development and environmental preservation will become more prominent in world politics and that nations that fail to meet carbon emission reduction targets may face sanctions.

3. Human intelligence and Technology.

Yuval Noah Harari is a writer and historian who cautions that advances in technology particularly in the area of artificial intelligence will alter the dynamics of global politics. In cyberwarfare technology could be used as a new weapon and the divide between developed and developing nations could grow.

According to Eric Schmidt the former CEO of Google nations with an advantage in technology will emerge as the new superpowers and data and artificial intelligence will become the new currency of global politics.

4. International Security and Regional Disputes.

According to former US diplomat Henry Kissinger, regional conflicts—particularly those in the Middle East and Asia—will continue to have an impact on global politics. There might be new alliances and power struggles in these areas.

5. Globalization and The World Economy.

The author and journalist Thomas Friedman thinks that globalization will go on, but it will take a different shape than it had in the past. More economic protectionism may be seen in international politics, but nations will still be dependent on one another.

Nobel Prize winner economist Joseph Stiglitz cautions that social and political instability can result from economic disparity both within and between nations which could jeopardize global stability.

 6. Refugees and Their Migration.

The former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon thinks that given the rise in conflicts and the effects of climate change migration and refugee issues will continue to be major concerns in future world politics.

In conclusion, growing global issues like climate change, technology, economic inequality, and regional conflicts will cause significant changes in international politics in the future. Addressing these issues will require international cooperation but there may be increased rivalry between superpowers. Expert analyses suggest that while the world will be more interconnected, it will also be more complicated and difficult.