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Western dominance is declining

Claim

Western political and economic dominance is weakening irreversibly, creating space for alternative centers of power and governance models.

Normative Conclusion

New global balance must emerge

Keywords

Western declinecrisismultipolarityglobal shifthegemony

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MULTILATERAL_ACTIONALLIANCE_COORDINATIONINSTITUTIONAL_RESISTANCE

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FOREIGN_POLICYSECURITY

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Plural (Multipolar) World Order

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Matched Events

Trump, Putin, and Zelensky Signal Openness to Ukraine Talks

Jun 16, 202670%

BRICS Russia | Trump pivots to bipolarity with China as US hegemony declines

Jun 15, 202670%

Putin envoy accuses Starmer of using tanker seizure to distract from UK migrant crisis

Jun 14, 202670%

Bahrain looks to coordinate with Russia to strengthen global security — top diplomat

Jun 11, 202670%

Russia-North Korea alliance looms over Xi trip

Jun 10, 202670%

Russia and Mexico seek deeper ties and peace without hegemony

Russia's economy is 'sustainable and balanced' despite global uncertainty, minister says

Press review: Putin cites global economic shift as OPEC+ keeps steady pace of oil output

Western companies eye return to Russia despite persistent sanctions

China and Russia are competing for influence over North Korea

Russia’s Growing Desertion Crisis Starting to Resemble WWI – Yerevan-Based Activist

Putin announces major global transformation at economic forum

Putin says BRICS leadership in global economy has grown

Putin admits economic problems in Russia

Putin calls Russia's economic slowdown a deliberate move

'Pressuring PM Modi To Limit Ties With Russia Harms Global Relations': Putin

Putin discusses disagreements between Central Bank and economic officials

Putin responds to predictions of Russia's decline with Mark Twain quote

Putin says rising inflation is Russia's main economic problem

Putin squeezes Armenia as Russia seeks to retain global clout

Russia says it mined enough gold to beat China

President-elect of UN General Assembly to visit Russia on June 7-9 — Foreign Ministry

India-Russia pharma pact signed for Moscow economic zone

US Delegation Breaks Decade-Long Hiatus at Putin’s Economic Showcase

Russia's China Energy Lifeline Is Becoming a Noose - Crude Oil Prices Today

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The analyst announced the collapse of Western sanctions against Russia

Russia ramps up efforts to steal Western defense secrets, officials warn

May 31, 202650%

US nuclear sponge is secret weapon against Russia and China

May 31, 202660%

Norway pushes EU to lift Arctic drilling ban amid energy crisis

May 30, 202670%

Putin's economic policies backfire on Russia

May 29, 202650%

Russia ranks eighth in global scientific research

May 29, 202650%

Kazakhstan and Russia Adopt Joint Statement Outlining Seven Pillars of Friendship and Cooperation

May 28, 202650%

Russia, Afghanistan sign military cooperation deal

May 28, 202660%

Russia, Afghanistan sign military-technical cooperation agreement

May 27, 202670%

Key questions over Mandelson vetting: did ‘mitigations’ cover links to China and Russia?

May 27, 202660%

EU chief says Baltic drone incidents part of Russian destabilisation strategy - The Baltic Times

May 26, 202670%

Putin, King of Bahrain call for speedy resolution to Iranian crisis

May 25, 202670%

Russia ratifies treaty on closer cooperation with South Ossetia

May 25, 202650%

Russia remains integral part of global economic system — Putin

May 25, 202670%

South Korea earns from goods, Russia has dual pricing, Japan pressured to follow

May 25, 202650%

‘Time is not in Russia’s favor’: Battlefield losses and economic pain pile pressure on Putin, European spy chief says

May 23, 202660%

Lavrov signals possible compromise on Ukraine crisis

May 22, 202670%

Sino-Russian trade riding cross-border trains - China Daily - Global Edition

May 22, 202670%

Global platforms where Western countries have advantage lost credibility — Medvedev

May 22, 202690%

US Official to Attend St. Petersburg Economic Forum for First Time in Years

May 22, 202660%

Russia's Power of Siberia 2 gas deal may offset European losses

May 21, 202670%

Russia says sports can't be global without its participation

May 21, 202650%

UK government: 'We're not soft' on Russia over fuel purchases

May 21, 202650%

Xi and Putin meet in Beijing, discuss Trump visit and Iran

May 21, 202670%

Activity Timeline

Competing Perspectives

Russia’s aggression is unprovoked and genocidal

Ukraine7 shared events

Energy dependence on Russia must never recur

European Union5 shared events

Russia threatens European security through aggression

United States5 shared events

EU sanctions enforce international norms

European Union4 shared events

Arctic sovereignty must be defended

Nordic Countries4 shared events

Multi-vector diplomacy preserves sovereignty between Russia and China

Central Asia2 shared events

Russian and Chinese disinformation threaten European democracy

European Union2 shared events

China poses systemic challenges to NATO interests

NATO2 shared events

Russia is an existential threat on our border

Baltic States1 shared events

Unresolved conflicts define Caucasus security

Caucasus1 shared events