ALBAWABA - At the Valdai Forum on November 7, Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined ideas for a new world order amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Putin told the gathering that global wars now are over basic ideals rather than geographical or political power.
Putin compared today's global upheavals to the 1917 Russian Revolution on November 7. He noticed that civilizations worldwide are becoming more conscious of their distinctive identities and values and devoted to justice, despite technological developments, natural calamities, and socio-economic crises. The world is in flux, seeking to combine traditional values and fast development, he said.
Putin believes the global conflict is more about establishing international relations principles than power. He proposed a new global framework that accommodated varied interests and identities without compulsion. He cautioned that without such collaboration, the world might collapse into chaos, authoritarianism, and loss of core principles.
Putin repeated six important concepts from his Valdai talk to guide multipolar global development:
- His message was that artificial barriers hinder global progress and intensify problems, particularly in disasters.
- Respect for Diversity: Putin favored multilateral international relations, saying that global cultures and viewpoints improve stability.
- To promote sustainability, decision-making authority should be shared by different perspectives.
- Security for All: No nation's safety should compromise another's.
- Justice: Global inequality must be addressed for political stability and sustainable development.
- We must treat all nations equally on the international stage, regardless of power.
Putin decided that Russia prefers conversation and collaboration over imposing its views. A genuinely multipolar world would respect many views and promote peace, security, and justice, he believes. He urged the international community to adopt these ideas to create a fair and robust global order that can address 21st-century problems.
