U.S. Allies Call on Europe to Lead Global Order Rebuild

Some of the United States' closest allies, including Canada, have warned that the international system of security and trade, championed by Western powers for over 70 years, is broken beyond repair. These allies suggest that Europe must take the initiative to create a new global order.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed leaders at a meeting in Armenia on Monday, urging them not to accept a more transactional, insular, and brutal world. He referenced his earlier warning this year that the rules-based order was dead. Carney emphasized Europe's role in rebuilding.

“It’s my strong personal view that the international order will be rebuilt, but it will be rebuilt out of Europe.”

The allies' concerns center on the perceived erosion of the rules-based international order. Carney's comments build on his prior statement earlier this year about the order's demise. The meeting in Yerevan brought together dozens of leaders to discuss these issues.

Sources indicate that the push for a new order stems from dissatisfaction with recent U.S. policies. While specific U.S. actions were not detailed, the allies highlighted the need for a rebuilt system led by Europe. This perspective was shared amid ongoing global tensions.

The call for Europe to lead comes at a time when multilateral institutions face challenges. Allies expressed that submitting to a more divided world would be detrimental. Instead, they advocate for proactive efforts to establish a new framework. Carney's speech at the European Political Community summit underscored the urgency of the situation.