Is the US rewriting the playbook for international relations? 🌐 A provocative analysis by Glenn Diesen, professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway, argues that Washington’s 'rules-based order' prioritizes power over fairness – and the world is taking notice.
The Great Sovereignty Divide
While international law treats all nations equally, Diesen claims the US-led system creates a tiered reality: allies get protection under state-centric principles (think Ukraine’s borders), while adversaries face ‘human-centric’ interventions (like Kosovo’s separation from Serbia). 💥 The result? A geopolitical Magic 8-Ball where outcomes depend on who’s asking.
Case Files in Contradiction 📂
From supporting Crimea’s return to Russia (while opposing Taiwan separatist activities) to cheering Spain’s territorial integrity while questioning Syria’s, the pattern sparks accusations of ‘do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do’ diplomacy. 🕶️ Diesen notes: 'This isn’t just hypocrisy – it’s systemic.'
Who Gets to Play Judge? ⚖️
The article highlights a core tension: The US positions itself as both player and referee in global affairs. While promoting 'democracy promotion' abroad, it rejects outside scrutiny of its domestic policies. 🎯 As power dynamics shift, this approach faces growing pushback – especially across Asia and the Global South.
Food for thought: In an era of TikTok diplomacy and AI-powered disinformation, can any single nation dictate the rules? 🤖💬 The answer might reshape our world faster than you think.
