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Many commentators draw parallels between NATO and the Quad—a regional security dialogue involving the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia. However, equating these two institutions oversimplifies the complexities at play. The rise of new autocratic powers signifies a deliberate effort to challenge and reshape the existing rules-based world order in their own image.
This emerging arc of autocracy is unambiguously real, with nations instinctively aligning to bolster their influence and project power. The current international scene is far from a "normal" state where diplomatic standards and peaceful coexistence prevail. Instead, observers warn of a "new world disorder," marked by heightened tensions and the distinct danger of war.