The liberal world order led by the United States has ended, according to historian Brendan Simms, who argues that we are returning to a system dominated by great powers. This shift has implications for countries like Switzerland. Simms identifies the U.S., China, Russia, and the UK as the current great powers, emphasizing the UK’s role in European security despite its economic challenges. He criticizes the European Union for lacking the attributes of a sovereign state, such as a unified military, nuclear weapons, or control over borders, and suggests Europe needs to form a federal union to counterbalance Russia and compete with China. The global political landscape is now shaped by two competing orders: a democratic Western bloc under U.S. leadership and an Eurasian bloc centered around China and Russia.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced discussion of geopolitical shifts, quoting historian Brendan Simms’ views without overtly favoring any perspective. It outlines his arguments objectively, including both his critique of the EU and his vision for a more unified Europe, without editorializing or biased措
