Tony Blair’s attempt at a new world order
Carl Gerken The rules-based world order is gone. The era dominated by multilateral institutions and at least a pretext of international law has been ended by US President Donald Trump. The question now is what order, or lack thereof, will replace it. Trump himself has not yet stated a coherent policy, but rather echoed the visions of close advisors and other influential actors. Trump’s deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller has declared in an interview that America will “behave like a superpower" and ruthlessly pursue its interests, including a confrontation with Europe, under the assumption that stronger states have a right to exert their power. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revived the Monroe doctrine, claiming the whole American continent as a sphere of influence. Trump is also clearly influenced by Russian and Chinese talking points of a multipolar world order. Then there is Tony Blair. The former British Labour Party leader and prime minister's ability to gain the...
