The global “rules-based order” is being redefined as movements push for a more accurate historical narrative acknowledging the West’s colonial crimes. However, there is a backlash led by politicians like US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who glorifies Western dominance and calls for embracing empire without guilt. This shift aims to reshape the moral vocabulary and justify power dynamics, framing interventions as stewardship and colonialism as necessary order. The focus is on restoring confidence rather than addressing inequality and restitution for past wrongs.
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