This circumstance, being 'rule of law' has been failing and pushed; by China, Russia and now the United States. The 'Department of War' and the other clowns better understand the forward, potential ramifications of being war mongers.
One may suppose the insider financial gains are worth the risk for the crowd involved.
--- The rules-based international order (RBIO) refers to a shared commitment by nations to conduct global affairs according to a common framework of laws, treaties, and norms established after World War II. It is designed to replace unilateral coercion and "might makes right" power politics with predictable multilateral cooperation.
Core Components
The order is built upon several foundational pillars and institutions:
International Law & Treaties: Centered on the UN Charter, it includes the Geneva Conventions, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Global Institutions: Key organizations include the United Nations (UN), the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Norms and Principles: Key tenets include respect for national sovereignty, territorial integrity, non-aggression, and human rights.
Security Cooperation: Strategic alliances, such as NATO, provide a collective security framework.
Evolution and Terminology
Originally known as the "liberal international order," the term "rules-based" gained prominence after the Cold War. This shift was intended to emphasize procedural fairness and universal rules that all states could theoretically agree upon, rather than ideological "liberal" Western values.
Current Challenges (2026 Context)
As of 2026, the RBIO is widely described as being in crisis or under significant strain due to several factors:
Revisionist Powers: Actions by China and Russia are frequently cited as challenges. Examples include Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's activities in the South China Sea.
Western Inconsistency: Critics point to "double standards" when Western nations, particularly the U.S., bypass international norms (e.g., the 2003 invasion of Iraq) or fail to ratify key treaties like UNCLOS.
Global South Perspectives: Many nations in the Global South view the order as an "oligarchical construct" that favors Western interests. There are increasing calls for a more inclusive order that reflects current geopolitical realities rather than the post-1945 landscape.
Alternative Systems: The rise of new frameworks like the Belt and Road Initiative and the expansion of BRICS+ represent attempts to create parallel systems outside of traditional Western-led institutions.
