Amnesty International warns of “predatory world order” led by major global powers

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London: Amnesty International has accused world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, of driving a “predatory world order” that undermines international law and human rights. Launching its annual report in London, Secretary General Dr Agnès Callamard said many governments are failing to confront rising authoritarianism and are instead choosing “cowardice” and appeasement.

The report claims that global powers are increasingly prioritising domination and political control over diplomacy, warning that this shift threatens the post–World War II international system. It also criticises the handling of conflicts in the Middle East, particularly Gaza, alleging failures by powerful states to stop human rights abuses and calling for stronger international accountability, including sanctions and diplomatic pressure.

Amnesty further argued that some governments have actively restricted civil liberties and suppressed dissent, urging international bodies like the European Union to take firmer action against alleged violations and reconsider political and economic ties with countries accused of rights abuses.

The organisation also warned that continued inaction by the global community could weaken international human rights protections, stressing that urgent collective efforts are needed to preserve the rules-based global order and prevent further escalation of conflicts worldwide.