Shifting Centers of World Power The world is currently divided on the issue of unipolar versus multipolar global organization, with the US and its allies calling for a diplomatic settlement to end the Ukraine war, while the US is insisting on the unipolar framework of world order. The conflict between the US and China is also a developing issue that is far more significant in the longer term.

Threat of Nuclear War The arms control regime that was developed over the last half-century to mitigate the threat of nuclear war is being dismantled, with the US dismantling the ABM Treaty, the ballistic missile treaty, and the INF treaty. The only thing left in the arms control regime is the new start treaty, which restricts the number of strategic weapons that each side has. The treaty ends in 2026, and negotiations should be underway to expand and restore it.

Will for Change for Equity, Prosperity, and Sustainability The will for change for equity, prosperity, and sustainability is in the mind of every individual. It is up to the population to say that they will not march to the precipice and fall over it. The environmental crisis is well understood, and we have maybe a couple of decades in which we can control the heating of the environment and the destruction of habitat. It is important to join activist groups and organize communities to bring about change.

The Rise of Women's Rights Movements Small groups of women, mostly young, began meeting in consciousness-raising groups, questioning their roles in society and demanding change. These small groups grew into larger movements, leading to activism, demonstrations, and changes in laws.

The Need for Continued Activism and Education Movements for change must continue through education and activism. There is a need for more educational opportunities and a greater understanding of urgent issues, such as climate change and nuclear war. However, there is a lack of trust in institutions due to the effects of neoliberalism and corporate propaganda.

The Threats to Democracy and the Future of the Planet The rise of anti-science movements and anti-intellectualism is a threat to democracy and the future of the planet. The Republican Party has become a radical insurgency that has abandoned parliamentary politics and is dedicated to maintaining power. The future of the country and the planet depends on reversing the effects of neoliberalism, reducing military systems, and reversing policies that destroy the environment.