Inside StoryCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says system is broken, with world powers employing force.The world’s rules-based order is ruptured, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said, in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland that avoided mentioning United States President Donald Trump.While Trump hit back at Carney, the Canadian leader’s words have been widely praised and analysed.So, is he right?Presenter: Adrian FinighanGuests:Lionel Barber – Former editor of The Financial TimesBessma Momani – Professor of political science at the University of WaterlooDonnacha O Beachain – Professor of politics at Dublin City UniversityPublished On 22 Jan 2026
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Is the world’s rules-based order ruptured?
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.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-22 · 21:11 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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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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Bessma Momani is a Professor of political science at the University of Waterloo.
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Lionel Barber is the former editor of The Financial Times.
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Donald Trump hit back at Carney's statement.
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Carney made the statement in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the world’s rules-based order is ruptured.
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