What should replace the American-led world order? | Aslı Bâli and Samuel Moyn
Summary
The article discusses the decline of the American-led world order, known as Pax America, and argues that trying to return to the old system is not practical. Instead, it suggests creating a new international approach based on limits to war and violence, where multiple world powers agree to respect certain rules to maintain peace.Key Facts
- The American-led world order (Pax America) is currently declining.
- Many people hope to return to the old system, but this is unrealistic and overlooks its flaws.
- The old order often involved hypocrisy and did not benefit many countries outside the Western world.
- The article proposes an antiwar agenda centered on four key commitments related to self-defense, respect for borders, avoiding proxy wars, and limiting arms sales.
- This agenda focuses on mutual restraint rather than enforcing global rules from one dominant power.
- The rise of multiple global powers (multipolarity) could lead to a more stable world order based on cooperation rather than dominance.
- The danger remains that a declining American role might lead to more violence without these new agreements.
- The proposed changes build on lessons from the post-World War II international system but do not try to recreate it fully.
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