We have witnessed those double standards and hypocrisies in play ever since the beginning of the contemporary world order, created in the interests and image of the victors of the World War II. Of late, we also saw the increasing moral, intellectual and institutional decadence of the transatlantic world order, which left out large chunks of humanity from its often self-serving institutions, including the United Nations. While this may be the classical anarchist’s long-cherished dream come true, it could well be our worst nightmare, for when the world order undergoes fundamental changes, the aftershocks could be tectonic. In other words, after exporting military power around the world leading to both destruction as well as stability, Washington wants to retreat. Though Barack Obama talked about how many European allies were free-riding on American military efforts, it was merely a complaint.

Source: The Hindu February 20, 2017 18:48 UTC