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The Middle Power Surge
Aug 25, 2026 ·
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The Middle Power Surge
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For a long time, the global map felt binary. It was the United States versus China, a constant tug-of-war for influence that defined everything from trade to security. But if...
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For a long time, the global map felt binary. It was the United States versus China, a constant tug-of-war for influence that defined everything from trade to security. But if you look closely at the data since 2015, that narrative has stalled. Both giants are facing significant domestic constraints and growing international pushback, leading to a landscape that is no longer bipolar, but increasingly fragmented. We have entered the era of multipolarity without multilateralism. The big, gridlocked global institutions that once governed international relations are being bypassed. In their place, a new set of assertive middle powers is rising, trading the old alliances for transactional, bilateral, and minilateral deals. Think of it as a shift from a rigid structure to a flexible, issue-based marketplace. Look at nations like Turkey, the UAE, and Indonesia.
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| Author | Michael Fortune |
| Organization | The Fortune Factor Podcast |
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