The world’s biggest problem today is neither war, economic crises, energy competition, nor geopolitical tensions. It is the lack of leadership, which is the common cause of all these problems. Because history shows us that in eras of strong leadership, crises were managed more quickly, wars ended more easily, and countries could find a clearer direction.
Today, however, we are experiencing the exact opposite. Power centers are multiplying around the world, but the political will to steer the power is steadily weakening. Statespeople capable of making decisions are being replaced by politicians who act based on public opinion polls and make short-term calculations.
The result is plain to see. The Russia-Ukraine war is entering its fourth year. The bloodshed in Gaza cannot be stopped. The crisis in the Red Sea is threatening global trade. Coups are occurring one after another in Africa.
The Taiwan issue is fueling growing tensions across Asia.
Diplomacy seems to be at work, but the problems remain unsolved. There are negotiating tables, but the number of leaders capable of bringing real weight to those tables is dwindling day by day.
