As we grapple with uncertainty at home and geopolitical turbulence abroad, an alarming question is beginning to emerge: are we on the brink of a New Cold War?
The United States, as the preeminent global power, has a unique responsibility to shape a future where international cooperation prevails over conflict, shared prosperity transcends geopolitical rivalry, and the lessons of history inform a path forward toward a more stable and secure world.
But we find ourselves at a pivotal juncture with this, as our domestic politics and disputes are calling our role as leader of the globalized world into question.
This is having a profound effect on our forging policy. With the rise of many different global threats, the choices we make or don’t make today will define how our world is shaped in the decades ahead.
In this article, we’ll discuss why a potential New Cold War could be on the horizon and what choices we, as the global superpower, need to make to prevent it.
