Summary
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the global rules-based order, which has been supported by the United States, is ending. Recent U.S. actions, such as military moves in Venezuela and Greenland, show a shift towards a more aggressive international stance under President Trump. Carney suggests a new era of strong competition among major powers is starting.
Key Facts
- Mark Carney spoke at the World Economic Forum about the decline of the global rules-based order.
- The U.S. has undertaken military action in Venezuela and expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, which is part of Denmark.
- President Trump has criticized European countries and shown a desire for Greenland, despite opposition from Greenlanders and Denmark.
- The United Nations was originally designed to reflect global rules, but President Trump is proposing a new concept called the "Board of Peace."
- European allies are reconsidering their relationship with the U.S. due to its recent unilateral actions.
- Past U.S. actions have included exiting international agreements, such as not accepting the authority of the International Criminal Court.
- NATO's former deputy allied commander described the U.S. as shifting from an "ally" to a "predator."
