Old World Order Unravelling

Analysts say the post‑Cold War order is fracturing in 2026 as overlapping regional wars, market shocks and rapid tech change reshape alliances — a shift that’s accelerating China’s advantage in clean‑energy tech like EVs and solar. That economic shift away from oil is already recasting geopolitical influence and trade patterns, while scholars argue the international system’s rules and norms are being renegotiated in real time. (thereporterethiopia.com) (chinaglobalsouth.com) (thebftonline.com)