The Rules-Based Order vs. the Defense of Democracy
With the emergence of a multipolar global system, Western governments have turned to two political concepts to frame their foreign policies: the rules-based order and the
defense of democracy. Stefan Lehne of
Carnegie Europe suggests that while the latter has received only lukewarm support across the West and minimal buy-in elsewhere, the former is likely to maintain its relevance. To broaden the appeal of the
rules-based order, Western powers should reaffirm their commitment to international law and demonstrate their readiness to reform the multilateral system through an equitable and inclusive process.
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