Sunak warns of rising US-China tension and growing global instability at New Delhi forum
Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak told a panel at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum that the US-China rivalry is reshaping the world, creating uncertainty and more armed conflicts.
At the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 in New Delhi, former British prime minister Rishi Sunak addressed a panel titled "The End of Predictability." He argued that the global economy is moving away from the multilateral, rules-based framework that once underpinned international trade, a change driven in part by the growing rivalry between the United States and China. Sunak highlighted that this rivalry is spawning new risks, noting one outlet's tally of 61 state-based armed conflicts—the most since World War II.
He suggested that such uncertainty could even influence leaders like former US President Donald Trump. The session also included insights from Tata Sons chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran and Blackstone president and COO Jonathan Gray, underscoring the broader business perspective on these geopolitical shifts.
Why it matters
The remarks signal heightened concern among global leaders about US-China tensions and rising conflict, affecting economies and security worldwide.
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