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China and Russia are reshaping the global order, challenging US dominance through trade, alliances, and military moves. As old powers falter, emerging fault lines hint at a 2026 world where the West may no longer call the shots.
China: Flexing muscle in the New World Oder
Beijing: China’s salami slicing strategy in political, economic, and military realms is unsettling the old-world order. The US and Russia are engrossed in risky, economic and dangerous military offences in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Weakening the international economy and putting Western hegemony at risk. China’s perception of a new world order is enticing many countries to align with it.
Fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria undermines Russia’s reputation as a security guarantor. Probably that is why Russia’s determination to advance its sovereignty in Europe and alter the prevailing international order is threatening for Ukraine.
Taiwan Tensions Escalate: China-US Show of Military Power Sparks Global Concern
On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale war to invade Ukraine. More than 243,000 people have been killed in the war. The cost of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is estimated to be $2.4 trillion according to Professional forecasters.
There is a pressure on Russian and European Union to end the stalemate in the war and reach peace agreement. But Russia is going full throttle with its war machine to change global rules by pulling down perceived Western dominance.
Donald Trump’s ‘America First’, ‘Tariff War’ and ‘Non-committal NATO’ policy is pushing the West on the downward slide. The US president’s arrogance without taking into consideration the opinion of NATO nations is destroying not only the liberal order. The independence and territorial integrity of states will suffer from extreme ideological differences between the US and the West.
China has extended hand of friendship towards South Korea and invited South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to visit Beijing and have bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The rise of China’s alliance with Russia, India, Brazil, countries with anti-west sentiments in Asia, South America and Africa are challenging and undermining the old-world order.
China’s evolving toolkit in Latin America will influence the power balance in the region. The US aid cut, tariffs and adventures in Venezuela will position China as a dominant player in the Americas. China’s cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean countries is a direct threat to the US dominance in the region. It will raise urgent questions about the shift of power in the region.
China announces large-scale military drills around Taiwan amid US arms deal tensions
China has become the largest trading partner of Brazil, Peru and Chile after signing various economic deals and partnership pacts in agriculture, 5G technology, critical minerals, and electric vehicles. Left wing governments in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico are more tilted towards China. Beijing is cultivating economic and political relationships for resilience with country heads.
The emerging new world order with various fault lines will take shape in 2026. To tackle Russia and China’s attempt to change world order the US and the West have to address double standards and look inward.
China has emerged as the new economic and military power. The US and the West will have to address their political and economic policies to restore their sagging image or will have to live in the shadow of emerging Chinese power.
