The core problem with proposed solutions to global disorder is that many want to 'throw out' the liberal international order but lack a viable alternative system, and completely dismantling an order that brought relative peace and prosperity would be a 'recipe for disaster' unless a better replacement is ready to implement.
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James HollifieldEvidence Quote
“if you are going to throw it out, you better have a pretty good idea of what you want to put in its place. It has helped to bring about a more peaceful and prosperous world, and you can't just snap your finger and change that. That to me is a recipe for disaster.”
Created: 8/10/2026, 10:51:30 PM
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