Is the world’s rules-based order ruptured?

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete January 22, 2026 at 10:11 PM

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In January 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that the world's rules-based order is ruptured, citing the use of force by world powers. While Carney avoided mentioning Donald Trump, the former US President responded to the criticism. The statement has prompted widespread discussion and analysis. Inside Story interviewed Lionel Barber, Bessma Momani, and Donnacha O Beachain to discuss Carney's claim. The discussion explored whether Carney's assessment of the global order is accurate, given current geopolitical events.

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Dublin City University 30% University of Waterloo 30% Donnacha O Beachain 30% The Financial Times 40% Lionel Barber 40% Bessma Momani 40% Davos 50% Switzerland 50% World Economic Forum 60% Donald Trump ×270% Canada 80% Mark Carney ×390%

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rules-based order 100% mark carney 80% world powers 70% ruptured system 60% international relations 60% world economic forum 50% global governance 50%

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