This Is the Way a World Order Ends

theatlantic.comPublished: 4/30/2025

Summary

The article critiques the evolving international order, highlighting how the United States' shift from a traditional international model under Trump has introduced assertiveness and regional divisions (like Eurasia or Indo-Pacific), risking increased instability and cooperation shifts. It warns that abandoning historical norms could jeopardize global stability, similar to 19th-century tensions.