The Decline of the Trump International Rules-Based Order 2026
Analyzing the collapse of the international rules-based order under the Trump administration in 2026. Insights into neo-royalism and the erosion of global governance.
The guardrails that kept the world from a third global conflict are snapping. For decades, the international rules-based order—forged in the ashes of wars that killed 100 million people—provided a semblance of safety. Today, that order is being systematically dismantled.
Trump International Rules-Based Order 2026: A System in Peril
The foundations of modern diplomacy were laid in 1945 with the UN Charter, which banned the use of force against sovereign states. Economic stability was anchored by the 1944Bretton Woods agreement, creating the IMF and World Bank. However, critics argue that the U.S., under President Donald Trump, has taken the erosion of these norms to an unprecedented level.
Recent events, including the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, have been condemned as illegal and unconstitutional. According to reports, Trump's administration continues to exert pressure on nations like Greenland, Iran, and Mexico, signaling a shift toward a world where 'might makes right'.
The Rise of Neo-Royalism
Political scientist Abe Newman describes this era as neo-royalism. In this framework, the state is sidelined in favor of powerful cliques of elite billionaires and tech moguls aligned with a monarch-like political leader. These actors don't play by traditional rules, prioritizing individual power over international treaties and humanitarian law.
These powerful cliques do not play by the same rules. Right now, it seems Trump assumes 'might makes right'.
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