Essays warned of an emphasis on “demolition rather than repair.” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz lamented that the “old order no longer exists,” while Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi cautioned against allowing the “law of the jungle” to prevail and destroy the United Nations system. After the collapse of nuclear talks between the US and Iran, the United States and Israel launched direct strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities, and Iran retaliated with missile and proxy attacks across the region. A state-anchored approach, grounded in the capabilities and accountability of sovereign governments, offers a more credible route to outcomes that benefit the United States and its allies and partners.
Author: March 4, 2026
Published at: 2026-03-04 00:00:00
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