Tripolar world ushered in by the rise of 'neutral' powers

India, Turkey, others aim to expand influence through delicate balancing act

20220627 deep insight

The world is split into three major political blocs, with "neutral" powers like India and Turkey gaining influence by playing the two old camps, Western and Russia-China, off against each other.

HIROYUKI AKITA, Nikkei commentator

TOKYO -- Japan is one of the major powers that is least sensitive to changes in the world order, thanks to its "privileged" U.S. protection from foreign aggression, and it continues to develop its security policy on the assumption that the U.S.-led global order will continue.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.