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World disorder
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Asian drama
The most significant evolution under way is the multifaceted
relationship between a powerful yet anxious America and a
rising China. The Greek historian, Thucydides, posited the
inevitability of conflict between a ruling and a rising power.
Kissinger lists 15 such instances in history of which 10 led to
conflict.
Hopefully, given the significant interdependence between
the US and China and their convergence of interest on
myriad regional and global issues, such as climate change
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and sustainable development, they will be able to avoid the
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European disarray
Apart from the confrontation with Russia, Europe faces
economic stagnation; massive migration and political
division.
After almost a decade, Europe remains mired in economic
stagnation. The common currency, which was supposed to
integrate Europe into a robust economic area, has instead
constrained the ability of its weaker economies to revive
growth. Greece may yet be forced to leave the eurozone. The
economic recession, the failure to integrate minorities and
the large Muslim influx have led to the sharp rise of racial
discrimination and neo-fascist parties in Europe. The schism
between West and East Europe has become more visible.
Resistance is growing to European institutions, and to the
very idea of the European Union. Britain will shortly hold a
referendum whether to stay in the EU.
Many Europeans see economic salvation in a closer
relationship with China. Inevitably, this will require
normalisation with Russia and weaken the transatlantic ties
with the US. Europes strategic role is no longer clear.
Muslim chaos
The numerous internal and inter-state conflicts raging
across the Muslim world today signify the final collapse of
the Wests colonial legacy. Within the Muslim world, the
forces of the status quo, of the modernisers, and Islamists
are vying for supremacy. The most extreme among them
seek to impose their vision by force and violence. Each of
these three competing forces often overlap and are
themselves divided into factions and subgroups.
The past and on-going involvement of foreign powers has
intensified, complicated and prolonged the internal
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World
disorder
- Newspaper - DAWN.COM
intensified, complicated
and
prolonged
the internal
struggles within Islamic countries.
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TODAY ON IMAGES
OOOO
Rumour: Fawad
Khan had an
o er to work
with Big B!
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The Sindhi
language has a
Baghdadi
connection, but it
needs more
research
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