Bangladesh, March 5 -- The future of the global order is increasingly uncertain, with the stability that once defined international relations now under serious strain. Since the end of World War II, the United States has been the dominant force in shaping international institutions, promoting free trade, and enforcing security alliances. However, recent geopolitical shifts-most notably under President Donald Trump-have cast doubt on the sustainability of this order. The rise of China, the resurgence of Russia, and growing disillusionment with multilateralism all contribute to the erosion of the postwar system.

The US has long been the linchpin of global stability. Its leadership in creating the United Nations, the World Bank, the Interna...