The End of a World: The decline of the liberal order

Donald Trump’s policies have introduced new tensions in the international order, an order that the U.S. had been defending and promoting since the Second World War. At the same time, China’s growth and Russia’s newfound assertiveness are increasingly challenging the Western liberal order. In short, the signs of the “end of a world” that many had taken for granted for decades are multiplying, with far-reaching consequences on the resilience of the international system, on multilateral organisations, and even on the institutional structure of individual states.
This year’s ISPI Report analyses the current upheaval, in both its political and economic dimensions.
The first part of the report examines global trends and their impact on Europe, while the second part focuses specifically on Italian foreign policy.