Trump’s building a new world order, and there’s a method to his ‘madness’

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Nick DeardenFebruary 5, 2026 at 03:39 PM

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According to an article published on February 5, 2026, Donald Trump aims to reshape the international order, moving away from a rules-based system towards one based on direct state coercion and geopolitical competition. Trump's actions, including threats against Greenland, the invasion of Venezuela, and tariff wars, signal this shift. Some leaders believe Trump's approach represents a fundamental break from the existing American-dominated economic order, which, while flawed, provided stability for some countries. The article suggests this new model resembles the late 19th century, where a globalized economy led to inequality and conflict, potentially paving the way for aggressive nationalism and the erosion of democracy. The author argues that Trump's actions are not madness, but a calculated effort to establish a new world order.

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Key Player Opposition Context

United Kingdom 30% Global Justice Now 30% Switzerland 40% Canada ×240% Greenland 40% Venezuela 40% Mark Carney ×250% Davos ×250% World Economic Forum (WEF) ×260% United States 70% Donald Trump ×690%

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international order 90% capitalism 80% donald trump 80% neoliberalism 70% geopolitical competition 60% world economic forum 50% state coercion 50% tariff wars 50% inequality 40%