SloveniaSlovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar writes an opinion piece ahead of the Bled Strategic Forum, warning about the dangers of a world where 'might is right' supersedes international law, human rights, and multilateral cooperation. She emphasizes the importance of defending the rules-based international order and using Slovenia’s international influence to promote diplomacy, human rights, climate action, and fairer international relations. The forum, entering its third decade, will address critical global issues. Pirc Musar critiques the growing trend of realism in international politics, where power outweighs principles, and expresses concern about the potential consequences of abandoning multilateralism. She highlights possible future scenarios, including increased conflict, resource scarcity, and erosion of global efforts to combat poverty and injustice.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames concerns about the decline of the rules-based international order as a threat to smaller states like Slovenia, aligning with progressive values that prioritize multilateralism, human rights, and diplomacy. The emphasis on compassion, international law, and challenging selfishness,
