The Collapse of the Post-War Order and the Emergence of a Multipolar World: An Analysis from Punto de Fuga

In the analysis space of Vanishing Point, one of the most significant phenomena of contemporary times is examined: the systematic breakdown of the international architecture that prevailed since 1945. This scenario marks not only a change of cycle but also the transition toward a global reality where brute force, ruthless competition among powers, and the progressive collapse of multilateral frameworks will redefine power dynamics over the coming decades.

An international system in transition: from collective rules to geopolitical rivalry

The structure of the post-war order was built on multilateral institutions designed to prevent new conflicts through regulated consensus. Today, that model is rapidly eroding. The complexity lies in the fact that this is not just about isolated tensions but a systemic failure of mechanisms that aimed to be universal. Trade agreements, security treaties, and international organizations that operated for decades now face a radical questioning of their legitimacy and effectiveness. Instead, open confrontation logic emerges where military, economic, and technological capabilities determine negotiation outcomes.

United States and Europe: reconfiguration of roles in the new geopolitical reality

The American power, far from being solely a guarantor of stability, has acted as a conscious driver of this transformation. Its decisions on trade treaties, military alliances, and economic sanctions have accelerated the fragmentation of the previous system. Simultaneously, Europe is experiencing a forced awakening: for decades, it relied on security provided by Washington and on an order that promised prosperity through integration. That protective curtain is collapsing. Border conflicts, strategic competition with emerging powers, and the relative weakness of its economies compel Europe to rethink its defensive autonomy and its capacity for global influence.

Greenland and other symbols: when national interests transcend conventions

Cases that seem anecdotal reveal the true nature of modern competition. The attention on Greenland is no coincidence: its geostrategic location, natural resources, and potential control over Arctic routes make it a disputed object among powers. These scenarios illustrate how traditional diplomatic rules give way to the logic of national interests without filter. What was once resolved through multilateral negotiation now manifests as a direct struggle over territories, resources, and strategic positioning.

Mexico at the crossroads: the urgency of a renewed international strategy

For nations like Mexico, the fracture of the international order presents unprecedented challenges. During the previous period, relative stability allowed a focus on internal dynamics and economic integration with established partners. That margin of maneuver is significantly shrinking. A world characterized by greater uncertainty, open competition among great powers, and the erosion of common legal frameworks demands a profound reorientation of Mexican diplomacy. It is no longer enough to react to unfolding situations: it is imperative to build a comprehensive strategy that anticipates the scenarios of the Vanishing Point among powers and clearly defines national interests in a global system radically different from the one that prevailed for eight decades.