The Fight To Secure a New World Order /Lt Col Daniel Davis

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Danny argues that the post–Cold War “rules-based international order” is not just weakening but effectively already gone. The stability that followed the collapse of the Warsaw Pact and the Soviet Union has eroded, and rapid geopolitical shifts since 2024–2025 have accelerated that decline. Ongoing conflicts—particularly the Russia–Ukraine war and tensions involving Iran—underscore the instability.

Referencing German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, the speaker agrees that the world is undergoing fundamental, “tectonic” change economically and militarily. Merz argues Europe must prioritize defense and, crucially, industrial competitiveness to avoid falling behind. Germany, once Europe’s industrial engine, needs major reforms in infrastructure, energy, and innovation to regain its strength.

However, the speaker criticizes European leaders for ignoring their own policy failures. He contends that:

Germany hurt itself by cutting off cheap Russian energy rather than pursuing diplomatic solutions before the war.

Sanctions meant to cripple Russia instead pushed Moscow to adapt its economy while European economies absorbed significant blowback.

Western policies have driven countries toward alternative blocs like BRICS, which has expanded in response to perceived Western instability.

Western handling of both the Russia–Ukraine war and support for Israel in Gaza has damaged Europe’s moral credibility and global standing.

As a result, global investors and governments increasingly view the West as unstable and inconsistent, turning instead to alternatives such as gold or non-Western alliances.

Merz also warned the United States that the European Union is prepared to retaliate economically if faced with U.S. tariffs. He referenced a moment when EU leaders were ready to counter threatened tariffs by President Donald Trump, particularly amid disputes tied to Greenland. Merz emphasized that Europe is “not naive and not defenseless.”

In conclusion, while Merz acknowledges that the old world order is over, the speaker doubts Europe has yet presented a convincing vision for what comes next. Without major policy changes and restored competitiveness, he argues, Europe is unlikely to regain global trust or leadership.