Demand of Regional Cooperation in the New World Order: Case Study of France and Germany Towards the EU Formation, Focusing on Energy Security and Sustainable Development

Abstract

The twenty-first century has witnessed the most significant wave of globalization in history. Predominantly breakthrough of the internet (digital globalization) has made this world a global village in reality. On the contrary, due to the increasing trend of nationalism worldwide, nations are developing rather conservative approaches despite becomingmore liberal and open to others. In this scenario, the significance of regional cooperation and integration among states increases manifold to maintain a rules-based international order, promote the rule of law, and peaceful resolution of disputes in the international community. This paper examines that how after an era of hate and suspicion during the twoWorldWars, countries reconciled for the common cause. Consequently, this paper analyses Franco-German reconciliation as a paradigm for present-day leaderships to cooperate and tackle global problems such as climate change, terrorism, nuclear threats, and poverty. This paper mainly outlooks energy as one of the essential cornerstones of European integration. Being the significant element of world order, energy has materialized as the most persuasive tool in global geopolitics. It has gradually been instrumental in designing world politics and international relations. Through this paper, author aims to foster regional cooperation in the current international order via the tool of energy security.