Pakistan, March 16 -- We are living in interesting times. Until January 20, 2025, one could not think that the Cold War rivals would vote together on a UNSC Resolution to end the war in Ukraine. This demonstrates that the international order is fast evolving and perhaps heading for an era vastly different from previous centuries.

The convergence of interests between the US and Russia is shaking the European powers, who were so used to getting US security coverage. However, US President Trump is determined that the European states must pay for their security. Most European states fear that if the US withdraws from NATO, they will be vulnerable to Russia's might, which is further emboldened by an imminent victory in the Ukraine war.

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