Multipolarity describes a world system where multiple global powers, rather than one or two, hold significant influence. Unlike the Cold War era’s bipolar world dominated by the U.S. and Soviet Union, today’s international stage is more complex, with nations like China, Russia, the European Union, and emerging regional powers such as India playing critical roles.

Multipolarity often prevents any single country from monopolizing global decision-making and creates an environment where alliances are more fluid. The rise of organizations like BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) exemplifies the multipolar world order, where economic, military, and political power are dispersed across various regions.