Before the second world war, states acted as they wished in international affairs, limited only by their resources and power. Mr Biden is looking for allies in his mission to ensure that the world remains conducive to a liberal, democratic way of life. Mr Johnson is looking for a role for Britain outside of the EU, and London almost always dances to Washington’s tune. Mr Biden understands that allies will not begin to forge a better future by falling out with one another. There’s nothing in the new charter that other members of the G7, or the EU, could not sign up to.

Source: The Guardian June 11, 2021 17:40 UTC