https://www.wsj.com/world/in-a-new-age-of-empire-great-powers-aim-to-carve-up-the-planet-fef072f7

In light of the fulfillment of Revelation 17 wherein the beast (Satan) appoints 10 kings over the earth. The link to the above article lays out a shift in global leadership thinking that has been happening for some time. Below the Lord prepares us through His prophecy.

⁷ But the angel said to me, “Why do you wonder? I will explain to you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and ten horns.
⁸ “The beast that you saw was [once], but [now] is not, and he is about to come up out of the abyss (the bottomless pit, the dwelling place of demons) and go to destruction (perdition). And the inhabitants of the earth, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world, will be astonished when they see the beast, because he was and is not and is yet to come [to earth]. ⁹ Here is the mind which has wisdom [and this is what it knows about the vision]. The seven heads are seven hills on which the woman sits; ¹⁰ and they are seven kings: five of whom have fallen, one exists and is reigning; the other [the seventh] has not yet come, and when he does come, he must remain a little while. ¹¹ And the beast that [once] was but is not, is himself also an eighth king and is one of the seven, and he goes to destruction (perdition). ¹² The ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but [together] they receive authority as kings for a single hour [for a common purpose] along with the beast. ¹³ These [kings] have one purpose [one mind, one common goal], and they give their power and authority to the beast. (Rev 17 7-13 AMP)

What I find interesting is there seems to be another shift in global thinking away from the “let’s all get along” way of the UN to more of a, let’s conquer like we did in the old days thinking, This in part is probably stemming from the spiritual war over “Woke” thinking vs Conventional Judeo/Christian thinking. Satan will use these things to control the natural mind. Something we always need to be on the look out for and resist through the Spirit. For judgment will come upon the earth for their wickedness.

⁴ And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, “Come out of her, my people, so that you will not be a partner in her sins and receive her plagues; ⁵ for her sins (crimes, transgressions) have piled up as high as heaven, and God has remembered her wickedness and crimes [for judgment]. ⁶ Repay to her even as she has repaid others, and pay back [to her] double [her torment] in accordance with what she has done; in the cup [of sin and suffering] which she mixed, mix a double portion [of perfect justice] for her. ⁷ To the degree that she glorified herself and reveled and gloated in her sensuality [living deliciously and luxuriously], to that same degree impose on her torment and anguish, and mourning and grief; for in her heart she boasts, ‘I sit as a queen [on a throne] and I am not a widow, and will never, ever see mourning or experience grief.’ ⁸ For this reason in a single day her plagues (afflictions, calamities) will come, pestilence and mourning and famine, and she will be burned up with fire and completely consumed; for strong and powerful is the Lord God who judges her. (Rev 18:4-8 AMP)

What I know for certain is that we must not fear or worry over these transitions. Keeping one eye out for the return of our Lord and the other eye on the work He commissioned us to do. Preach on brothers and sisters. Visit and care for the sick, visit the prisoners. Watch over the orphans and widows. Take care of the poor all in His name. Let us not be found negligent when He returns. For Judgment will come.

¹⁷ Then I saw a single angel standing in the sun, and with a loud voice he shouted to all the birds that fly in midheaven, saying, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, ¹⁸ so that you may feast on the flesh of kings, the flesh of commanders, the flesh of powerful and mighty men, the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them, and the flesh of all humanity, both free men and slaves, both small and great [in a complete conquest of evil].”

¹⁹ Then I saw the beast and the kings and political leaders of the earth with their armies gathered to make war against Him who is mounted on the [white] horse and against His army. ²⁰ And the beast (Antichrist) was seized and overpowered, and with him the false prophet who, in his presence, had performed [amazing] signs by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image; these two were hurled alive into the lake of fire which blazes with brimstone. ²¹ And the rest were killed with the sword which came from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse, and all the birds fed ravenously and gorged themselves with their flesh. (Rev 29:17-21 AMP)

And our hope is yet found in our Savior and His return:

¹¹ And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who was riding it is called Faithful and True (trustworthy, loyal, incorruptible, steady), and in righteousness He judges and wages war [on the rebellious nations]. ¹² His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many royal crowns; and He has a name inscribed [on Him] which no one knows or understands except Himself. ¹³ He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. ¹⁴ And the armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, [dazzling] white and clean, followed Him on white horses. ¹⁵ From His mouth comes a sharp sword (His word) with which He may strike down the nations, and He will rule them with a rod of iron; and He will tread the wine press of the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty [in judgment of the rebellious world]. ¹⁶ And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name inscribed, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”
(Rev 19:11-16 AMP)