In a joint Los Angeles Times op-ed by Samuel Moyn and Trita Parsi, they say that Donald Trump’s first term displayed a clear rejection of international cooperation.

They point out that withdrawals from agreements such as the Iran nuclear deal and Paris Climate Accords marked Trump’s first presidency.

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His approach diverged from the Biden administration’s emphasis on a “rules-based international order,” which, critics argue, symbolizes U.S. hypocrisy and double standards.

This concept, rooted in sustaining American dominance, has provoked opposition from nations like China and the Global South, which view it as a means to prolong unipolarity.

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The Biden administration’s framing of this order has fueled geopolitical tensions, potentially fracturing global unity, Moyn and Parsi write.

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Critics, including international law experts, warn that this approach undermines legal frameworks and risks creating competing systems, further destabilizing global relations.

French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged eroded trust from the Global South, emphasizing the need for more inclusive governance.

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Trump’s transactional foreign policy, exemplified by the Afghanistan withdrawal deal with the Taliban, suggests the potential for a multipolar world.

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However, achieving peace in Ukraine, managing U.S.-China competition, and addressing global crises require a predictable security framework and adherence to some shared standards.

Over the next four years, U.S. leadership must prioritize collaboration and fair governance over unilateral dominance, the op-ed concludes.

Read more at the Los Angeles Times.