The era of unipolar American dominance may be officially over, and the wake-up call came from the SCO summit in China. The camaraderie displayed by the leaders of India, China, and Russia has been flagged by US experts as undeniable evidence of a new, multipolar global reality that is “not good for the US.”
Political analyst Van Jones sounded the alarm, describing the meeting of Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin as a “historically big deal.” He warned that the image of this powerful trio should “send a chill down the spine of every American,” as it represents a consolidated bloc of nations charting their own course, independent of Washington.
This emerging alliance is not happening in a vacuum. It is a direct reaction to the US administration’s “America First” policies and punitive tariffs, which have pushed other nations to seek alternative partnerships. The SCO summit provided a platform for these countries to demonstrate their collective resolve and growing strategic alignment.
Jones articulated the danger for the US by stating it is now “in a box.” He contrasted the current situation with the past, where the US skillfully managed global power dynamics to its advantage. Now, he warns, “It’s everybody against us,” signifying a fundamental and perilous shift in America’s position on the world stage.