New Leaders, New Worlds: How 2025’s Political Shifts Could Rewrite the Global Order

Global politics in 2025 is marked by shifting alliances, rising protectionism, and growing instability. Trump’s re-election has deepened trade tensions, while Europe’s right-wing populist surge challenges the EU’s stability. Conflicts in the DRC persist, and Argentina’s economic reforms bring both progress and hardship.

In this commentary, Research Assistant Shamshil Arefin talks about how these nations are navigating these changes while the future remains largely unpredictable. Will economic nationalism divide the world further, or can diplomacy restore cooperation? Explore these pressing issues in New Leaders, New Worlds, analyzing the forces shaping today’s geopolitical landscape.