Middle powers can reshape world orderBy James J.Y. Ukraine has been able to stand up against a superpower bully, with the help of middle powers through military support and economic sanctions. The economic and defense alliance of middle powers can and must uphold the value-based international order of human rights, sovereignty and democracy. The rise of a new world order of middle powers is timely to help secure stability when the US is more inclined toward serving its own interests. The resilience of middle powers might be their greatest asset for tackling worldly challenges.

Source: Taipei Times February 01, 2026 18:12 UTC