Independent Thinking
Is America turning its back on the world it helped to build?
Jun 21, 2024
Fareed Zakaria discusses US stepping back from alliances & global order implications. Conversation on Russia-China dynamics, China's ambitions in Asia, challenges to liberal international order, and Britain's post-Brexit global role.
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Quick takeaways
- The US stepping back from its alliances threatens the international order it sustains.
- Collaboration among liberal-minded allies is vital to uphold the rules-based global system.
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Great Power Politics Revival
There is a resurgence of great power politics aiming to disrupt the open international order that has been in place for decades. The concern revolves around whether the US will continue its role as the architect and supporter of the rules-based global system. The upcoming US election raises questions about American commitment, particularly between a continuation of the current path with Biden and a potential return to isolationism under Trump. The implications extend beyond the domestic realm, potentially reshaping global alliances and security dynamics.
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