The phrase "rules-based international order" is often used by Western countries, especially the United States and NATO, to describe the way they say the world should work. On the surface, it sounds like a system where everyone is treated fairly and equally under the same set of rules. But if we look deeper, we find that this system is more about protecting the interests of the West, especially the United States, than about fairness or justice for everyone.
The Illusion of Fairness
The "rules-based international order" is intentionally vague. Unlike established international laws, such as those in the United Nations Charter, there are no clear definitions of what this "order" actually means. Instead, it’s a tool for the West to shape global norms in a way that suits their own interests while demanding that everyone else follow strict rules.
When U.S. officials talk about defending this "rules-based order," what they really mean is protecting America's dominant position in ...
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