Readers’ Voice: Diplomacy and rise of new global powers

The world is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by groundbreaking innovations, strategic initiatives, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. In the past, global politics were shaped by a unipolar order, where nations concentrated on building military, political, and regional strength.
This unipolarity emerged following the collapse of the Cold War’s bipolar structure, which had been characterised by ideological rivalry and proxy conflicts between the Soviet Union and the United States. From 1947 to 1991, the world was divided between the capitalist West, led by Washington, and the communist bloc, led from Moscow.
As the world’s second-largest economy, China has expanded its reach through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and other regional partnerships, steadily advancing towards the position of the leading global economy.
For Bangladesh, this transition presents important opportunities. To make the most of the evolving order, it will be essential to take measured yet ambitious steps, deepening diplomatic and economic engagement with major powers, including the United States, India, Pakistan, and others, to secure long-term stability and prosperity.

Tehrin Tameeha
SHKSC, Demra