The uncertainty around the upcoming US elections is adding to feelings of instability on the international stage. The outcome of the contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could change the balance of the world, which has already been profoundly challenged by an increase in tensions between states linked to the emergence of new powers and the resurgence of conflicts. 

While these elections are highlighting deep internal divisions among the American population, they could directly influence the future of the world and the construction of lasting peace.