Ideas that the international order, formed after World War II under the leadership of the US, no longer exists are being widely discussed in the Western media. At the heart of the issue are the steps taken by the US in recent years and their impact on the global system, and the conflict of this policy with international law.
The editorial reports, citing Newsweek, that a comprehensive analysis published in the journal emphasizes that the actions of US President Donald Trump regarding Venezuela demonstrate the de facto end of the existing world order. The analysis notes that the international system established after the war is not gradually weakening, but has completely collapsed, and the main reason for this process is the US itself.
The emerging new situation is not actually a new order, but rather gives the impression of a return to the harsh and unjust rules of the past. It is emphasized that this model, where the strong do as they please and the weak are forced to accept their fate, will drive the world into a poorer and more violent environment. As a result of this process, the possibility of the US moving away from its global leadership position and becoming a regional power is highlighted.
The analysis states that the military-political actions taken by the US against Venezuela will be evaluated as a historical turning point. The main reason for this is not only the use of force against the territorial integrity of another state, which is contrary to international law, but also the fact that US President Donald Trump has openly stated that this intervention is related to oil interests. This approach is presented as a symbol of the transition from the principle of decolonization, formed in the post-war period, to a policy of open exploitation.
The article also notes that the US leadership is referring to two centuries of imperial approaches to ideologically justify this policy. It is emphasized that the essence of US President Donald Trump's presentation of this line with new terminology has not changed, and in fact, it is a step backward towards the future. It is stated that this approach is further strengthened by pressure and threats of military intervention against Latin American countries.
Special attention is also given to messages directed at Europe. The US stance on Greenland and the statements made in this regard are presented as an example showing that Washington has now adopted a harsh rhetoric towards its allies as well. It is noted that the fundamental principles of structures such as NATO and the United Nations have faced serious contradictions against the backdrop of this approach.
Newsweek writes that the current course, instead of strengthening the US, is leading it into a process that strategically weakens it and narrows its sphere of influence. The post-war international system had provided the US with great influence at minimal cost, but now these advantages are being risked for the sake of short-term resource control and symbolic gains. Ultimately, it is emphasized that the long-term consequences of this policy could lead to serious geopolitical losses for the US.