U.S. media reports say that Secretary of State Rubio and European leaders have reached an agreement: the old world order "no longer exists."
On Friday, European leaders were preparing for the intense (debate) at the Munich Security Conference. As the strongest economy in Europe, Germany's Chancellor Merkel clearly stated that the old world order "no longer exists." This is one of the few consensuses among allies in the transatlantic alliance. Merkel's speech at the Munich Security Conference highlighted the differences between the United States and Europe. The conference brings together officials from around the world to discuss international security and hold diplomatic talks.
This center-right German leader warned that in an era where major powers ignore international rules, Europe's freedom "is no longer taken for granted." He condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called on Europe to invest in strengthening its own deterrence. He also publicly criticized the Trump administration's policies on tariffs, climate change, and culture wars, although these comments may anger Washington.
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said at Munich that, frankly, the old world has disappeared. We are living in a new era of geopolitics.
From a certain perspective, the old international order established after World War II has collapsed, including the existence of the United Nations, which has become increasingly like a redundant item. With countries such as the United States failing to pay or even ceasing to pay UN membership fees, this organization is heading towards extinction... Are we prepared?
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