Last week during the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit meeting in Davos, Switzerland, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres bemoaned the current state of the world and where its going, saying that he is “outraged,” but is confident they and the WEF can “rebuild trust” with their conversations.

During his long-winded speech on January 17th, one of the things Guterres said he wants to see a “new, multipolar global order” that can reestablish structure in the world and prevent growing crises. He said,

The Cold War, an era of two superpowers was followed by a brief period of unipolarity. But now, some analysts predict we are moving into a totally chaotic situation, in which geopolitical divides at all levels prevent any global response to global threats. But I strongly believe it is possible to prevent this disastrous scenario.

I am confident we can build a new, multipolar global order with new opportunities for leadership, and with balance and justice in international relations.

[…] The only way to manage this complexity and avoid a slide into chaos is through a reformed, inclusive, networked multilateralism. Now this requires strong multilateral institutions and frameworks, and effective mechanisms of global governance.

[…] So let’s be clear: Rebuilding Trust is not a slogan or a PR campaign. It requires deep reforms to global governance to manage geopolitical tensions during a new era of multipolarity.

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Also during the week in Davos, the institution’s President, Børge Brende, said “we are on the way to a new order,” and the is currently in the transitionary phase. The WEF had already forecast in 2016 that by 2030 the U.S. would no longer be a superpower, and instead the world will be multipolar.

Also during Guterres’ speech, the UN chief once again railed on about climate change, where made the audacious claim that “before travelling to the United Nations climate talks at COP28 in Dubai, I saw for myself the dramatic receding of Himalayan glaciers, and the accelerated melting of the ice sheet in Antarctica. Here in Switzerland, glaciers are disappearing before our eyes,” he claimed.

Last year Guterres warned that the “era of global boiling has arrived.”

Additionally, Guterres again called for a ceasefire in Gaza. “I repeat my call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, and a process that leads to sustained peace for Israelis and Palestinians, based on a two-state solution,” he said. “This is the only way to stem the suffering and prevent a spillover that could send the entire region up in flames.”

All this and more, Guterres said he was “outraged” at the current state of things. “And I am personally shocked by the systematic undermining of principles and standards we used to take for granted. I am outraged that so many countries and companies are pursuing their own narrow interests without any consideration for our shared future or our common good.”

He added, “And I am certain that unless we take action, we can expect much, much worse.”

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AUTHOR COMMENTARY

Really, Tony, you saw firsthand the glaciers melt right before your eyes in real time? More climate alarmism as usual.

But as for this new multipolar world order, we have already discussed this before already. The BRICS alliance is an example of that, something that got very little coverage at Davos, though it is apparent that the United States will no longer be the dominant force anymore (obviously). Ultimately, we know that by the time the antichrist is unveiled after the resurrection of the body of Christ, there will be a consortium of kings.

[12] And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. [13] These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.

Revelation 17:12-13 – referring to the antichrist and his system, ruling and reigning from the Vatican (Mystery Babylon)

[7] Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? [8] Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? [9] For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? [10] Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. (1 Corinthians 9:7-10).

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