Public Relations of UPNVJ - Veteran National Development University Jakarta (UPNVJ) highlighted the major shift in the global order from a unipolar to a multipolar system through an international seminar entitled Ambassador and Expert Talk: The Middle East Conflict and The Future of the Multipolar World held at the UPNVJ FISIP Auditorium, Thursday, April 16, 2026. This activity brought together international diplomats and academics to discuss the dynamics of the Middle East conflict and its implications for changes in the global power structure. The forum became a strategic discussion space for the academic community to understand the direction of world geopolitics from a broader perspective.

In his remarks, UPNVJ Rector Prof. Dr. Anter Venus emphasized that the world is currently in a transition phase toward a multipolar order marked by the emergence of various new power centers. According to him, the conflict in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran and other global actors, can no longer be viewed solely as a regional issue, but rather as part of the reconfiguration of global geopolitics.

"The unipolar structure that has dominated international relations is slowly shifting. We are witnessing the emergence of new alliances, changes in global policy direction, and the increasing role of countries outside the Western bloc," he said.

He added that these changes have had far-reaching impacts on international security stability and the global economic system. Disruptions to strategic trade routes, the increasing trend of dedollarization, and the strengthening of multilateral cooperation are considered indicators of these changes.

The seminar featured the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Indonesia, Mohammad Boroujerdi, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Indonesia, Sergei Gennadievich Tolchenov, and international academic Tim Anderson as keynote speakers. The speakers' attendance was in accordance with the official seminar publication released by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) of UPNVJ.

In the forum, speakers discussed various strategic issues, ranging from the impact of the Middle East conflict on the global balance of power, the accelerating formation of a multipolar world, to its implications for the foreign policies of various countries, including Indonesia. The discussion demonstrated that changes in the global order require every nation to more carefully re-examine its diplomatic positions and strategies.

The Chancellor also emphasized that Indonesia holds a strategic position in addressing these dynamics. With its independent and active foreign policy principles, Indonesia is considered to have the resources to act as a bridge for dialogue and contribute to efforts to build world peace.

"Indonesia cannot simply be a spectator. We must be able to take an active role in creating a more just, peaceful, and inclusive world order," he stressed.

The seminar was attended by lecturers, researchers, students, organizational activists, journalists, and media practitioners. This cross-section of participation demonstrates the high level of attention paid to global geopolitical issues, which are increasingly intertwined with national interests, including in the areas of security, economics, and international relations.

Through this activity, UPNVJ affirms its commitment as a higher education institution that not only focuses on academic development, but also actively responds to global challenges through an intellectual approach and campus diplomacy.