In an interview with ANI, economist Jeffrey Sachs argued that Western dominance has ended, that the world now needs a multipolar order led by India, the United States, China and Russia, and that India should join the UN Security Council as a permanent member.

A Multipolar World

Sachs said Western dominance has ended, but the world has not yet developed a shared understanding of what a multipolar order should look like. He named India, the United States, China and Russia as the four central powers that should shape global stability.

Criticism of US Policy

Sachs said Washington still behaves as if it were the dominant power, which he described as out of date and dangerous. He pointed to the conflict with Iran as an example of reckless action that harms the world. He criticised President Donald Trump’s tariff policy and wars, arguing that they have destabilised the global economy. He said he had warned Indian contacts to be cautious about relying on Trump’s approach.

What He Asked of Other Leaders

Sachs urged leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin to challenge unilateral US military action directly. He also called on the four powers to cooperate peacefully, respect one another’s sovereignty, avoid military alliances against each other, and avoid positioning forces next to each other.

Reforming the UN

Sachs said global cooperation should rest on the UN Charter, and that the UN is currently weak. He proposed making India a permanent member of the Security Council, and said China and others should support this to make the UN stronger.

These are the views of the interviewee, as reported by ANI. Other analysts and governments may take different positions on each point.