Greg Twemlow's article discusses a critical turning point in global affairs. He argues that the United States is retreating from its leadership role, creating a vacuum for authoritarian regimes and China to expand their influence. Artificial intelligence is accelerating this shift, enabling disinformation and state control. Twemlow proposes a Sovereign Partners Alliance (SPA) between Australia, Britain, Canada, and New Zealand to safeguard democratic values and interests. He warns that democracy faces a steep decline and coordinated authoritarian efforts, requiring immediate action from democratic nations to resist this trend. The article suggests the future hinges on whether democracies can unite and act decisively. Read the article on Medium.