摘要:The election of Donald Trump in 2017 and unveiling of the ‘America First’ Doctrine signified a marked departure from the political, economic, and security framework set in place in the aftermath of WWII. This vision championed by the US and premised on economic interdependence and free trade, also known as Globalization, was presented as the best hope for preventing wars and preserving peace. The institutions such as the UN, WTO, World Bank, and IMF have all facilitated and regulated the spread of Globalization and free trade while NATO provided the security apparatus for the victors of WWII..