France's role in upholding the rules-based international order and its failure to do so | Letters
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Jean-Noel Barrot, France's foreign minister, emphasizes the critical divide in global politics: those who uphold the international rules-based order versus those who advocate for a more aggressive, power-centric approach. This order, developed after World War II, is vital for global stability and security, especially in our nuclear age. The article stresses that the future depends on a collaborative, power-with strategy that prioritizes shared values and goals, countering the destructive tendencies of power-over champions who create fear and conflict. Barrot's vision advocates strengthening this order to foster global security and a sustainable future.
The advocates of a rules-based order create a future focused on collaboration and shared values, highlighting a stark contrast to those who promote power-over.
Humanity established a complex web of international agreements post-World War II to mitigate the chaos of power-over approaches, emphasizing the need for stability.
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