Russia’s Push for a New World Order: Ambitions, Strategies, and Implications

Courtesy of Foreign Policy

In an increasingly divided geopolitical arena, Russia has emerged as one of the most vocal challengers to the Western-led rules-based international order. The existing global governance system, which has dominated since the end of the Cold War, is viewed by Moscow as an extension of U.S. and European hegemony. Russia, under President Vladimir Putin, has worked tirelessly to dismantle this structure and replace it with a multipolar world order that elevates its own global influence alongside other non-Western powers like China. Through a combination of military aggression, diplomatic maneuvering, and alliances with like-minded states, Russia is reshaping the contours of international politics.

This article explores the motivations behind Russia’s push for a new world order, the tactics it employs to undermine the current system, and the risks and implications of this endeavor for global stability.

Russia’s Vision of a Multipolar World

Central to Russia’s foreign policy is the rejection of what it perceives as Western dominance in global affairs. Moscow envisions a multipolar world order where power is distributed among multiple major states, including itself, China, and other regional powers, rather than being concentrated in the hands of…