The Middle Powers Step Up
3 Quarks Daily • 1/26/2026
Summary
The United States has defected from the world order established after World War II, aligning itself with revisionist powers like China and Russia. This shift indicates a return to Great Power spheres of influence reminiscent of the 19th century, as noted by Nathan Gardels at Noema.
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