The emergence of a new geopolitical order characterized by a “Great Power Order” is being driven by the policies of Donald Trump and his supporters, who explicitly reject both left-liberal globalism and neoconservatism, seeking a clear departure from previous international frameworks. This shift denotes a focus on U.S. sovereignty, encapsulated in the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) ideology, which emphasizes America’s national interests over global commitments and the influence of multinational organizations like the UN and NATO. Trump aligns with the realist paradigm in international relations, advocating for a model where true sovereignty is rooted in the ability of a state to assert and defend its independence against major rivals, contrasting with liberal perspectives that prioritize supranational governance. The proposed American-led order may involve regional integration within the Americas while dismissing current international institutions as relics of a bygone liberal era. This strategic pivot underscores the importance of establishing a power balance where only a few nations, namely the U.S., China, and Russia, hold significant geopolitical weight, effectively delineating a multipolar world. The implications of this evolving framework are profound, as it suggests a retreat from globalization towards a more assertive nationalistic stance that reshapes international relations based on pragmatic power dynamics rather than ideological commitments.
