The World Cup provides a unique diplomatic opportunity for North American co-hosts (US, Canada, Mexico) to overcome deep historical and political frictions. Despite ongoing economic tensions and border disputes, the region maintains profound integration, evidenced by $1 trillion in annual cross-border trade and large trans-national populations. The shared cultural experience of major global events can transcend nationalistic divides, allowing leaders to refocus on common ground. Policymakers should leverage such moments to promote cooperation and build social bridges, mitigating geopolitical disputes that threaten continental stability.
After Hegemony
English Summary
The article argues that while the U.S. successfully built the durable 'liberal international order' through post-WWII cooperation, the system is now severely strained. Key evidence points to domestic political polarization, economic inequality, and the failure of the established framework to adequately address modern, rapid challenges like AI and climate change. For policy, the implication is that the U.S. must fundamentally rethink its global strategy, moving beyond simply repeating the successful 'team sport' model to adapt the core elements of the order while integrating new, complex global issues.
中文摘要
本文論述，儘管美國在二戰後透過合作成功建立了穩固的「自由國際秩序」，但該體系現正面臨嚴重壓力。關鍵證據指出，國內政治兩極化、經濟不平等，以及既有框架未能充分應對人工智慧（AI）和氣候變遷等現代快速挑戰。從政策層面來看，其意涵是美國必須從根本上重新思考其全球戰略，不能僅僅重複成功的「團隊合作」模式，而必須在整合新的複雜全球議題的同時，調整和適應該秩序的核心要素。
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