The time has come for a New World Order, one rooted not in dominance or economic leverage, but in fairness and freedom.

The world order we inherited, largely constructed in the aftermath of World War II, was intended to secure peace, promote cooperation, and protect sovereignty. Institutions like the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank were built on these ideals.

However, political theorist Noam Chomsky has long argued that these institutions often reflect the interests of powerful states more than universal moral principles. In his work Hegemony or Survival, Chomsky critiques how the current system enables military intervention and economic coercion under the guise of humanitarianism or stability.

Globalization was once touted as a path to shared prosperity, yet its benefits have been disproportionately concentrated. Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel laureate and former Chief Economist at the World Bank, highlighted in Globalization and Its Discontents that globalization, as practiced, has deepened inequality and weakened national policy sovereignty, especially for countries in the Global South, who are subjected to austerity measures, debt traps, and conditional aid.

Today’s conflicts only reinforce the fragility of the existing world order. The war between Russia and Ukraine, which began in 2022, has not only devastated civilian lives but also reignited Cold War-style geopolitics. Economic sanctions and military alliances have replaced diplomacy.

According to scholars in international security studies, such as John Mearsheimer, NATO’s expansion without considering Russian security concerns contributed to this crisis, demonstrating how global power structures can provoke rather than prevent conflict.

The tragedy unfolding in Palestine is a long-standing case of international neglect. Despite countless UN resolutions, the occupation and oppression of Palestinians continue unabated. As Edward Said, once argued, the Western discourse surrounding Palestine is deeply entangled with political bias, where the language of peace is used while military support continues to flow to the occupier. The death tolls, destroyed homes, and displaced families stand in stark contrast to the silence or complicity of international bodies.

Tensions between India and Pakistan just began once again. The terror act in Kashmir by killing around 28 individuals must be condemned.  

In all these cases, the existing world order has proven incapable of delivering meaningful justice. Legal scholar Richard Falk asserts that the so-called international rules-based order often fails to hold aggressors accountable if they are politically or economically influential. This selective application of justice erodes global trust and fuels further unrest.

We must therefore envision a New World Order, one that is multipolar, justice-oriented, inclusive, and based on mutual respect. In this reimagined global structure, power must not lie in the hands of a few but be shared among diverse voices. Freedom and sovereignty should be non-negotiable. Occupied territories must be liberated through peaceful means, guided by international law and the will of their people. The economic system must prioritize empowerment over exploitation, and governance should be accountable not only to power but to people.

This vision also demands that environmental sustainability be integral to global governance. Scholars like Vandana Shiva have shown how environmental degradation is not only an ecological crisis but a human rights issue. Conflicts over land, water, and energy are already multiplying, and a just order must integrate ecological balance as a pillar of peace.

Freedom is not a privilege; it is a right. If any nation seeks to lead the world politically or economically, it must first ensure that justice is upheld, and dignity is preserved for all. No nation should grow prosperous while others remain occupied, voiceless, or imprisoned by history.

The call for a new world order is not a call for vengeance or reversal, but for renewal. It is a call to break the chains of inherited dominance and rebuild systems that serve humanity as a whole. The future requires boldness, not silence. The time is now to stand not with the powerful, but with the just.