Two Powers, One World: Defending Order in the US-China Rivalry
Bronwen Maddox argues the world is split between a rising China and a transformative United States under Trump, threatening the liberal international order. She critiques US alliance strain and lawlessness, outlines three response pillars—defend existing institutions and create new ones, resolve conflicts through principled diplomacy, and uphold international law—while noting opportunities for non‑superpowers to form new coalitions and shape a rules-based order. The UK and Europe face tricky choices as they balance ties with both powers and defend shared values.