The system created by the US and its allies is not about fairness or justice. It exists solely to maintain Washington’s dominance The phrase “rules-based international order” is frequently invoked by Western powers, particularly the United States and its NATO allies, as a guiding principle of global diplomacy. At face value, it suggests a fair and stable system where rights and protections apply equally to all. But in reality, this so-called order is a selective, asymmetrical system designed to