Chief advisor to Brazil's presidency Amorim warns of real risk of world war, says global order no longer exists
Brasilia, April 6
In a stark warning on the state of global geopolitics, Celso Amorim, chief advisor to Brazil's presidency, has cautioned that the world faces a "very serious" situation with a tangible risk of wider conflict, even hinting at the possibility of a third world war.
Speaking in an interview, Amorim described the ongoing military escalation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran as "the worst possible scenario". He warned that conflicts in West Asia from Gaza to southern Lebanon can no longer be viewed in isolation, as they increasingly intersect with broader tensions like the war in Ukraine, as reported by Brasil 247.
Amorim expressed particular alarm over reports of strategic military movements, including a nuclear-capable bomber near Iranian airspace. "Once a nuclear war starts, I don't know how it ends," he cautioned, underlining the gravity of escalation.
Rejecting assumptions of a quick resolution, he argued that Iran's deep historical and political foundations make it resilient. "It may emerge wounded, but it will survive as an integral country," he said, criticising Western expectations of regime collapse.
A key concern, Amorim noted, is the erosion of diplomacy. He stressed that trust, central to negotiations, has been severely undermined by military strikes during ongoing talks. Such actions, he argued, empower hardline factions while weakening space for dialogue.
Beyond the battlefield, Amorim declared that the international system itself is unravelling. "There is no longer a world order," he said, pointing to the weakening of multilateral institutions like the World Trade Organisation and the sidelining of forums such as the G20.
He also highlighted the unresolved Palestinian issue as a persistent catalyst of instability, warning that without its resolution, the region will remain volatile.
Concluding, Amorim said overlapping conflicts risk converging into a larger crisis. He urged renewed commitment to diplomacy, warning that unchecked fragmentation could push the world toward a catastrophic global confrontation.
— ANI
Reader Comments
He's absolutely right about diplomacy being dead. Look at how the Ukraine and Gaza wars are handled - just more weapons, no real talks. India has always advocated for dialogue and peaceful resolution. This path of escalation benefits no one. The mention of a nuclear-capable bomber is terrifying. 😟
While the warning is valid, I feel the analysis misses the role of economic blocs. The world isn't just fragmenting into chaos; it's reorganizing into new alliances. Look at BRICS expansion. Maybe the old Western-led order is dying, but something new is being born. India must navigate this skillfully.
Spot on about the Palestinian issue. It's the core wound. Until there's a just and lasting solution, West Asia will never know peace, and that instability affects us all, from oil prices to the safety of our diaspora there. World leaders need to address the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Respectfully, I think the "no world order" line is an overstatement. Institutions are strained, but they exist. The real risk is major powers acting unilaterally outside these frameworks. India's stance of strategic autonomy and acting as a "Vishwaguru" promoting peace is crucial in these times.
The interconnectedness of conflicts is key. Problems in Gaza, Ukraine, and the South China Sea can't be solved in silos. It feels like we're living on a powder keg. As a neutral voice, India should work with Brazil and other nations to revive genuine diplomacy. Jai Hind!
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