Power Rivalry Today

The ongoing tension between land powers like Russia and China and maritime powers like the US is not just geopolitical; it also reflects a deep cultural counterrevolution. Both leaders express a desire to push back against the liberal international order, which they view as a threat to their power and societal norms. With a coalition supporting Ukraine comprising a significant portion of global GDP, the question remains whether the West has the willpower to maintain this order and understand the stakes involved.