Since the end of the Cold War in 1991, each subsequent U.S. administration has emphasized that it is ‘on the right side of history,’ despite their expansionist attempts with catastrophic results, such as in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Libya. From these instances, it is obvious who the real expansionist is.
Tragically, the fate of Ukraine does not seem to lie in its own hands, or those of Europe as a whole. To continue the war or to seek peace eventually is a decision left up to Russia and the United States.
The denial of this fundamental freedom could lead to any number of grave and life-altering consequences for a woman without rights.
China and the EU share a great responsibility to uphold the global free trade system and other forms of multilateral cooperation, especially on achieving sustainable development and meeting the Paris agreement targets.
The current impasse over BRICS expansion is the perfect occasion to discuss the effective institutionalization of the group. In other words, make BRICS an international organization.
It had to be an extremely limited bill to win the backing of 15 Republican senators, who usually oppose all gun bills.
The commitment to not influencing the internal affairs of other nations and to not advancing trade agreements that come with certain strings attached offers an intriguing counterbalance to the G7.
Considering their own historical mistakes, perhaps it’s time for countries like the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand to change their tune and tone down the rhetoric.
Developing countries want to break the shackles of current system and are looking for a fairer and just system in global dealings.
Given Washington’s counterproductive policy in the Pacific and in the Western Hemisphere, it would be welcome for many to see Argentina, Mexico, and Indonesia cooperating with China and BRICS to promote peace and development.
By cultivating our empathy, we can also achieve a measure of greatness in moving forward in our global quest for sustainability and a stable and prosperous future for Europe, China, and the world.
Globalization is not a zero-sum game, instead, it could be a win-win cooperation for all.
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