We are currently witnessing the dismantling of an experiment of globalization "with Chinese characteristics," And more broadly, why the post-war rules-based order is being torn down and what is taking its place.

Whether you view the actions of the Trump administration as a geopolitical correction or a "wrecking ball," the ground is being cleared for a world of sovereign nation-states.

We dive into the structural failures of the old system—mercantilism without liberalization, supply-chain fragility, and the loss of national sovereignty—to explain why 2026 is the point of no return.

Using Thomas Kuhn’s The Structure of Scientific Revolutions to explain why this "Paradigm Shift" feels so chaotic.

Join the Conversation: Is a world of sovereign states safer, or are we headed for a more dangerous era of friction?

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This video provides a deep-dive analysis into the structural shifts of the 2026 global order, explaining the transition from globalism to a nation-state centric world.

Content:

00:00 Introduction

01:00 The “Golden Age”

01:52 De-Coupling and De-Risking

02:59 Institutional Exit

04:02 Why Trump?

04:39 The Ripple Effect

05:36 Fork in the Road

07:12 Paradigm Shift

08:27 Moral Agency

09:14 Conclusion