What trend is the erosion of the modern world order? This is a collapse of the institutional system of international relations and, secondly - even a declarative repeal of international law. What has been happening in recent years outlines a much different world - dominated by force, where the strong are always right and where everything is allowed, as long as you can afford it. He announced this to Lili Marinkova in the studio “FACTI“ and the show “Conversation“ diplomat and former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lyubomir Kyuchukov, Director of the Institute of Economics and International Relations.
„The big problem is that there is an erosion of the old world order, but no rules are being created for a new one. In order to talk about a new world order, there must be at least a minimum degree of trust between the countries. Second - there must be dialogue and common solutions, because this order cannot be imposed unilaterally if it wants to be universal. What we are currently observing is a complete absence of dialogue and reluctance to seek solutions, including through political and diplomatic approaches. Therefore, when the question is asked whether the UN should be reformed - the answer is „yes“. But can it be reformed now? No, because there is no agreement. From now on, what exists should rather be preserved, because the alternative is dangerous. History knows such moments - "For example, before World War II, one of the first things Hitler did was to leave the League of Nations so that he would not feel bound by them," the guest added.
“Why are tensions rising with countries like Iran? Because there is serious distrust of negotiations as a tool for resolving conflicts. In the case of Iran, this distrust has its roots – for example, in the so-called “5+1” deal from 10 years ago on the nuclear program. Then, in addition to the US, European countries such as Germany, France and Great Britain also participated, claiming that there was no threat from Iran. But even before the start of the current negotiations, in February, there were also doubts and allegations that they could be used to gain time and prepare possible actions against the Iranian leadership. This is the serious question – whether Iran will engage in negotiations that, in their opinion, may not be completely bona fide“, said Lyubomir Kyuchukov.
See more of the conversation in the VIDEO.