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Global Alliances Shift as Pax Americana Fades

2/22/2026

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Trump Undermines Order

The rules-based international order is deteriorating, following U.S. President Donald Trump's 2024 re-election.
Ivo Daalder (former U.S. ambassador) says Pax Americana is fading but not the end of order.
Mark Carney and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz say the order is nearly destroyed.
NATO allies are increasing defense spending and supporting Ukraine to counter Russia, signaling a shift in global alliances.

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Carney Warns Complacency

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney argues at Davos that rules-based international order is in decline as powerful nations abandon norms.
He notes this shift echoes Václav Havel's warning about systems sustained by compliance.
Carney critiques middle powers for perpetuating a false narrative of global stability and urges rejection of complacency in favor of authentic cooperation.
He warns today’s ideological battle resembles the Cold War and urges nations to confront truths.

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Trump Undermines Order

The rules-based international order is deteriorating, following U.S. President Donald Trump's 2024 re-election.
Ivo Daalder (former U.S. ambassador) says Pax Americana is fading but not the end of order.
Mark Carney and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz say the order is nearly destroyed.
NATO allies are increasing defense spending and supporting Ukraine to counter Russia, signaling a shift in global alliances.

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