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The Rules-Based International Order: A Historical Analysis
Is the “rules-based international order” worth maintaining? In the latest issue of International Security, Marc Trachtenberg argues that historical evidence does not support those who argue “yes.” The author presents viable alternatives to the liberal international order—alternatives based on certain traditional ideas about how foreign policy should be conducted.