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End of the Liberal Order & Return of War - John Mearsheimer, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen

Jun 7, 2024
Experts John Mearsheimer, Alexander Mercouris, and Glenn Diesen discuss the collapse of the liberal international order, challenges in sustaining it with rising powers like China and Russia. They analyze the impact of US actions, false victories in Afghanistan on foreign policy, complexities of American history, conflicts in Ukraine, lack of political strategy, and the risks of incrementalism in foreign policy.
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  • Rise of China & Russia challenges the liberal order, shifting towards a multipolar world.
  • US policies erode the liberal order through delegitimizing institutions and lack of diplomacy.

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The Decline of the Liberal International Order

The liberal international order that was fostered by the United States post-Cold War is facing challenges due to the rise of China and Russia as great powers, leading to a shift towards a multipolar world. The creation of an alternative order by China through institutions like the AIIB and Belt and Road initiative is undermining the existing liberal international order.

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