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2025: The World and Ourselves

Published January 5, 2026, 06:26
2025: The World and Ourselves

Pavlos K. Pavlou examines the global situation in 2025, noting a return to a climate of instability and uncertainty, reminiscent of the interwar period. The emergence of war zones in the Middle East and Ukraine, the rise of nationalism and populism, and the return of leaders with authoritarian characteristics, such as Trump, Putin, and Erdogan, create a worrying international landscape. The author emphasizes the dominance of individual "will" and voluntarism in political practice, at the expense of rationalism and democratic institutions. These leaders openly declare their demands, disregarding the consequences and international agreements. This situation is reminiscent of the interwar period, where a lack of stability and economic inequality led to the rise of extreme ideologies and ultimately to World War II. Pavlos K. Pavlou expresses concern about the indifference and underestimation of the risk observed internationally. Despite the warnings, public opinion seems to fail to grasp the seriousness of the situation. The rise of populist leaders and the imitation of their practices in other countries reinforce the feeling that the world is in danger. The article raises the question of whether humanity is heading towards a new disastrous war, as happened in the past. The answer is not easy, but the author warns that a lack of reaction and tolerance of authoritarian tendencies could lead to catastrophic consequences.