Former Swedish foreign minister Jan Eliasson says we are in the midst of a new cold war. The lack of dialogue makes the situation extra serious, he says.

The distinct Eastern and Western blocs that we have previously seen are about to be replaced by a more multipolar world. Europe should take a more leading role when democracy in the world is under pressure, says the former UN deputy secretary-general.See which countries are most important to keep track of right now in the clip above.