Worlds rules-based order faces uncertainty and potential disruption
January 22, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that the current international system is flawed, citing the use of force by major world powers. During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Carney did not mention US President Donald Trump. In response, Trump criticized Carney’s remarks.
Carney’s comments have been widely discussed and debated. The Canadian Prime Minister’s assertion that the rules-based order is being disrupted has sparked interest among experts.
Lionel Barber, a former editor of The Financial Times, notes that the international system has faced challenges in recent years. Bessma Momani, a professor of political science at the University of Waterloo, adds that the use of force by major powers can have significant consequences.
Donnacha O Beachain, a professor of politics at Dublin City University, comments on the implications of Carney’s statement. The Canadian Prime Minister’s words have been subject to interpretation and analysis.
Experts will continue to discuss and analyze Carney’s remarks in the coming days.
Source: Al Jazeera