Abstract
<jats:p>This research examines global political stability within the evolving New World Order, with particular emphasis on great-power rivalry and its regional consequences. Using survey-based evidence, the study shows that perceptions of instability are widespread, as 68% of respondents consider the current global power structure fragile. The findings indicate that intensified competition among the United States, China, and Russia is reshaping security, governance, and economic arrangements across key regions, including the Middle East, South Asia, and Eastern Europe. In addition, 72% of respondents believe that great-power rivalries directly influence regional conflicts, demonstrating the strong connection between global power competition and local instability. The study further emphasizes the necessity of balanced global governance, stronger multilateral diplomacy, and greater regional self-reliance as essential mechanisms for reducing geopolitical tensions. It argues that revitalizing international institutions, particularly the United Nations, strengthening strategic regional partnerships, and promoting inclusive dialogue between established and emerging powers can support a more cooperative multipolar order. The article also emphasizes capacity-building, transparency, and long-term peacebuilding as necessary tools to prevent conflict escalation and regional destabilization. Although great-power competition remains an unavoidable feature of international politics, the study concludes that proactive policy design grounded in cooperation, resilience, and institutional reform can mitigate its harmful effects and contribute to a more stable, equitable, and secure global order.</jats:p>