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How the World Sees America, With Adam Tooze

Geopolitics
Global
Started January 31, 2026

The old world order is dying. What new world order — if any — is struggling to be born? I can’t think of a week when it felt clearer that an era was coming to an end. Whatever people thought America was, at least for a couple of decades, it’s something else now. The killing of Alex Pretti and the fact that it was recorded on video that plainly contradicted the Trump administration’s initial narrative made that clear. Mark Carney, the prime minister of Canada, also drove home that point when h...

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CLAIM Posted by will Jan 31, 2026
Focusing on America's failings distracts from the achievements and soft power it continues to wield in international relations.
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CLAIM Posted by will Jan 31, 2026
The decline of America's global influence is exaggerated; its cultural and economic power still shapes the world significantly.
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CLAIM Posted by will Jan 31, 2026
The events surrounding Alex Pretti's killing illustrate a deeper crisis in American governance and accountability that must be addressed for future stability.
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The changing perception of America is neither inherently good nor bad, but reflects a complex interplay of global dynamics and national identity.
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America's shifting identity challenges its role as a global leader, necessitating a re-evaluation of foreign policy to align with contemporary realities.
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