The break of the United States with Europe and its rapprochement with Russia has marked the end of Pax Americana, where the U.S. saw itself as a reluctant global guardian. This betrayal has unleashed a rule-less scenario dominated by leaders like Trump, Putin, Xi, and Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Mexicans, who have shared a border with the North American giant for decades, have been critical of this era of U.S. dominance. China, for years the economic rival of the U.S., has also emerged as a military rival, tightening ties with Russia and challenging American supremacy in various aspects.
Trumpism, a nationalist and isolationist movement, has contributed to the weakening of the United States as a global leader. The Trump administration has undermined international organizations, imposed tariffs on its allies, and questioned the role of the U.S. in the world, all in the name of supposed benefits for its country.
The alliance between China and Russia seeks to destabilize the order led by Washington, and forums like BRICS have even discussed the replacement of the dollar as the currency for international trade. Technopolarization, the rise of large technology companies, also plays a role in the reconfiguration of the global balance of power.
Trump, with his protectionist approach and penchant for tariffs, has generated tensions with his allies and has sought to dismantle international agreements and alliances that could limit his maneuvering room. The emergence of companies like Elon Musk's Starlink, which controls a large number of satellites in orbit, demonstrates a new level of influence in the technopolarized era.
In this context, the implosion of Pax Americana signifies a more uncertain and violent scenario, where authoritarian leaders like Xi, Putin, and Trump wield increasing power. Trump's influence and his unilateralist approach have weakened the position of the U.S. on the global stage and have undermined decades of international cooperation and stability, opening the door to a more unstable and dangerous world.
