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The Erosion of the Liberal Order and the Rise of Illiberal Governance
The post-Cold War liberal international order—based on democratic norms, multilateral institutions, and rules-based trade—is under sustained assault. A rising tide of authoritarian capitalism, exemplified by China and Russia, offers an alternative model that prioritizes state control, sovereignty, and economic growth without political liberalism. Within democracies, populism and nationalism challenge multilateral commitments and international cooperation. This ideological competition weakens global responses to transnational problems like pandemics and climate change. The world is fracturing into spheres of influence with competing value systems, moving from a unipolar moment toward a disordered multipolarity where raw power and bilateral deals often trump collective rules.
#WEFDavos2026 #Authoritarianism #Multilateralism #GeopoliticalShift #Illiberalism
The post-Cold War liberal international order—based on democratic norms, multilateral institutions, and rules-based trade—is under sustained assault. A rising tide of authoritarian capitalism, exemplified by China and Russia, offers an alternative model that prioritizes state control, sovereignty, and economic growth without political liberalism. Within democracies, populism and nationalism challenge multilateral commitments and international cooperation. This ideological competition weakens global responses to transnational problems like pandemics and climate change. The world is fracturing into spheres of influence with competing value systems, moving from a unipolar moment toward a disordered multipolarity where raw power and bilateral deals often trump collective rules.
#WEFDavos2026 #Authoritarianism #Multilateralism #GeopoliticalShift #Illiberalism
BRICS Virtual Summit Stresses Multilateralism, Avoids Direct Criticism of Washington
The latest BRICS virtual summit, hosted at the request of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, focused on defending a multilateral trading system and resisting unilateral policies. While the meeting emphasized cooperation, it notably avoided direct confrontation with Washington over ongoing tariff disputes.
Leaders from BRICS nations, including China, Russia, South Africa, and Brazil, highlighted growing concerns over protectionist trade practices and the rise of tariff-based restrictions. One participant noted that “trade wars and tariff battles waged by certain countries risk destabilizing the global economy and undermining international trade rules.”
Lula da Silva warned against the normalization of tariffs as political tools, stressing that weaponized trade practices unfairly target emerging economies. India, while absent from the meeting at the highest level, issued a statement urging countries to reduce trade barriers and decouple non-trade disputes from international commerce.
Rising Economic Tensions
BRICS members signaled caution, balancing their call for multilateralism with the need to avoid escalating tensions with the United States. Some of the bloc’s largest economies, including Brazil and India, have already faced steep tariffs on key exports, creating pressure for unified responses while also maintaining strategic ties with Washington.
Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his tough stance on BRICS, threatening tariffs of up to 150% on member nations. He even claimed that such threats had already weakened the bloc’s cohesion.
Looking Ahead
The summit underlined BRICS’ shared goal of strengthening global cooperation, ensuring fair trade, and resisting the weaponization of economic policies. With global economic pressures intensifying, upcoming BRICS meetings are expected to place greater focus on protecting multilateral trade systems and expanding cross-border partnerships.
#BRICS #GlobalTrade #Multilateralism #TradeWars #Geopolitics
Leaders from BRICS nations, including China, Russia, South Africa, and Brazil, highlighted growing concerns over protectionist trade practices and the rise of tariff-based restrictions. One participant noted that “trade wars and tariff battles waged by certain countries risk destabilizing the global economy and undermining international trade rules.”
Lula da Silva warned against the normalization of tariffs as political tools, stressing that weaponized trade practices unfairly target emerging economies. India, while absent from the meeting at the highest level, issued a statement urging countries to reduce trade barriers and decouple non-trade disputes from international commerce.
Rising Economic Tensions
BRICS members signaled caution, balancing their call for multilateralism with the need to avoid escalating tensions with the United States. Some of the bloc’s largest economies, including Brazil and India, have already faced steep tariffs on key exports, creating pressure for unified responses while also maintaining strategic ties with Washington.
Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his tough stance on BRICS, threatening tariffs of up to 150% on member nations. He even claimed that such threats had already weakened the bloc’s cohesion.
Looking Ahead
The summit underlined BRICS’ shared goal of strengthening global cooperation, ensuring fair trade, and resisting the weaponization of economic policies. With global economic pressures intensifying, upcoming BRICS meetings are expected to place greater focus on protecting multilateral trade systems and expanding cross-border partnerships.
#BRICS #GlobalTrade #Multilateralism #TradeWars #Geopolitics
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