Outside of international collaboration between states, the Pillars also have to manage and navigate their own internal frictions and affairs. Let us take a look at the handful of discourses plaguing the Pillars domestically:
- How NAFTA Broke American Politics [New York Times]
- World Bank urges India to boost labour-intensive exports for jobs [Reuters]
- US and UK plan indefinite extension of nuclear weapons co-operation pact [Financial Times]
- Ukraine’s Gamble [Foreign Affairs]
- EU foreign policy chief seeks to override Hungary’s veto on Ukraine defense fund [Polish Radio]
- Nippon Steel to invest additional $1.3 billion in U.S. Steel plants [Kyodo News]
- Why Whataboutism Works [Foreign Affairs]
- EU mulls training soldiers inside Ukraine [Politico EU]
- More Americans want the US to stay the course in Ukraine as long as it takes [Brookings]
- Intel’s Troubles Complicate U.S. Chip Independence [IEEE Spectrum]
If the Pillars were to continue their cooperation and enhance peace and security not just at home, but around the world, they would need to resolve, or at least persuade, their own citizens about the need for such prioritization of partnership and cooperation with other Pillars. A major example of one such flashpoint would be the buyout of US Steel by Nippon Steel, which would be mutually beneficial for the Pillars, but is being opposed domestically within the US due to concerns by a certain voter base. The stalling of the deal to placate a voter base is hampering long-term effectiveness and capacity for both Pillars. Thus, it would be in the Pillars best interest to resolve these roadblocks to continue improving relations and help enhance security of the rules-based order.
