Source: The American Conservative
by Ted Galen Carpenter
“Accusations have burgeoned that President Donald Trump is determined to destroy the ‘rules-based international order’ established after World War II. Some of his actions certainly resemble old-style, 19th century imperialism. His initial demand that Denmark sell Greenland to the United States fits that description. One could readily envision previous presidents such as Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, or William McKinley making a similar move for U.S. territorial aggrandizement. Trump is a rather unashamed imperialist, willing to use threats or even military force to bully other nations. However, despite the recent surge in warnings around the world (especially in Europe) that his actions are wrecking an effective, rules-based international system, that allegation is unfounded. The so-called rules-based system that the United States and its Western allies established has always been fraudulent and self-serving.” (02/06/26)
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/trump-didnt-destroy-the-rules-based-international-order/