A World Without Law: Trump's Rogue Empire and Europe's Dilemma
The current US President has explicitly rejected international law, claiming that only his personal morality can limit his actions. This represents a fundamental challenge to the post-war international system.
Donald Trump has made his rejection of international law explicit, stating that international law is subjective and only his personal judgment matters. The United States has withdrawn from nearly 70 international agreements and organizations, including the Paris Climate Agreement, the World Health Organization, and UNESCO.
Trump's approach represents a radical departure from the post-World War II international system based on multilateral cooperation and shared legal frameworks. His philosophy suggests that powerful nations can ignore global agreements if they conflict with national interests. This shift threatens global efforts to address climate change, public health, and economic cooperation.
The author argues that we are witnessing the end of the rules-based international order and the emergence of a new system dominated by powerful nations pursuing their own interests.
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