The liberal international order, characterized by globalization, multilateralism, and U.S. leadership, is facing challenges as authoritarian powers rise and global alliances evolve. In the U.S., skepticism towards multilateralism and security alliances like NATO is prompting even close allies to consider independent futures. As U.S. influence diminishes, countries are seeking collective solutions to fill the resulting vacuum, particularly in defense and security sectors. The current global dynamics raise uncertainty about future progress and prosperity, contrasting with the stability experienced since 1945.
For decades after the end of World War II, the phrase "liberal international order" was often associated with a few things: globalization, multilateralism, and a rules-based global system anchored by U.S. leadership.
But today, this order is fracturing as authoritarian powers resurge and global alliances shift. Seen from Washington, President Trump's tariffs, doubts about the effectiveness of security alliances such as NATO and skepticism toward multilateralism are pushing many countries . . . to imagine a future where they must "go it alone."
As the U.S. influence wanes, countries are looking together to fill the vacuum many feel the U.S. is leaving behind. This is particularly true in defense and security.
These are uncertain times, and there is no guarantee that the new international dynamics will produce the progress and prosperity that the world has experienced since 1945.
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