The change in the correlation of forces between the East and the West becomes one of the most important trends of the modern era. Therefore, many experts believe that the main content of world politics for the next decade is referred to as the global geopolitical confrontation between China and America.

China expanded its “Belt and Road” initiative by including an Arctic sea route, which connect the country with Europe. Thus, China stressed the growing economic and strategic importance of the polar region.

The situation around the islands in the South China Sea is heated by the fact that the aspiring countries are beginning to expand their military presence in the disputed territories. The main disputed territories are the Spratly Islands (Chinese – Nansha, Vietnamese – Quandao Truong Sa), Paracels (Chinese – Xisha, Vietnamese – Hoangsa) and Scarborough Shoal (Chinese – Huangyang Dao, Phillip .- Panatag). China has considered these territories as its own. China, Vietnam, the Philippines and Malaysia all have competing claims to this areas.

The socio-economic situation in Afghanistan is of great concern to the international community. The large-scale Afghan conflict, along with political instability, negatively impacts the country’s socio-economic development: the macroeconomic situation is attributable to unsustainable growth; the main economic and social indicators are at a critical level.