"America First" Resonates Disturbingly with Hitler's "Germany Above All," Says Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that a foreign policy grounded in exceptionalism poses a threat to the global order. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed concerns that a foreign policy rooted in exceptionalism could jeopardize the global order. He highlighted disturbing similarities between the United States' 'America First' policy and the Nazi slogan 'Germany above all,' which was used to promote national superiority.
In an op-ed for 'Russia in Global Affairs' published on Tuesday, Lavrov criticized Washington’s stance, asserting that it undermines the UN Charter and the post-war global framework established on the principle of sovereign equality. He referenced the Yalta-Potsdam agreements from 1945—signed by the USSR, US, and UK—as foundational to the present-day international system.
Lavrov suggested that the interpretation of international processes by the United States, particularly during the administration of President Donald Trump, has evolved. He claimed that “’America First’ is alarmingly similar to the Hitlerite slogan ‘Germany above all,’” cautioning that a strategy of “peace through strength” could ultimately jeopardize diplomacy.
According to Lavrov, such perspectives reflect “the slightest bit of respect” for the United States' international legal obligations as dictated by the UN Charter. He noted that right after his inauguration on January 20, Trump issued a memorandum outlining his 'America First Trade Policy' as essential to national security, indicating a continuation of trade policies from his first term with a focus on the US economy.
Lavrov remarked, “However, today is not 1991 or even 2017, when the incumbent US President took the helm for the first time.” He referenced Russian analysts to emphasize that a return to the previous global order pursued by the US and its allies is unfeasible, as demographic, economic, social, and geopolitical changes are now irreversible. He expressed hope that the US would recognize its position as one among several global powers rather than as a sole hegemon.
Multipolarity is gaining traction, according to Lavrov, who proposed that the US could, in the near future, emerge as a “responsible” power alongside Russia, China, and other nations in various regions of the Global South, East, North, and West.
The foreign minister asserted that the UN Charter offers the most effective framework for managing global affairs in a multipolar world, emphasizing that “when everyone must observe − not only in word, but in deeds − the principles of the sovereign equality of states, non-interference in their internal affairs, and other fundamental principles.”
He cautioned against “brazen attempts to reorder the world in one’s own interest,” warning that such actions violate UN principles and could lead to instability, confrontation, and even catastrophe.
Lavrov concluded by stating, “Given the current level of international tensions, a reckless rejection of the Yalta-Potsdam system, with the UN and its Charter at its core, will inevitably lead to chaos,” while affirming Russia’s readiness for constructive cooperation to balance interests and bolster the legal foundations of international relations.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
In an op-ed for 'Russia in Global Affairs' published on Tuesday, Lavrov criticized Washington’s stance, asserting that it undermines the UN Charter and the post-war global framework established on the principle of sovereign equality. He referenced the Yalta-Potsdam agreements from 1945—signed by the USSR, US, and UK—as foundational to the present-day international system.
Lavrov suggested that the interpretation of international processes by the United States, particularly during the administration of President Donald Trump, has evolved. He claimed that “’America First’ is alarmingly similar to the Hitlerite slogan ‘Germany above all,’” cautioning that a strategy of “peace through strength” could ultimately jeopardize diplomacy.
According to Lavrov, such perspectives reflect “the slightest bit of respect” for the United States' international legal obligations as dictated by the UN Charter. He noted that right after his inauguration on January 20, Trump issued a memorandum outlining his 'America First Trade Policy' as essential to national security, indicating a continuation of trade policies from his first term with a focus on the US economy.
Lavrov remarked, “However, today is not 1991 or even 2017, when the incumbent US President took the helm for the first time.” He referenced Russian analysts to emphasize that a return to the previous global order pursued by the US and its allies is unfeasible, as demographic, economic, social, and geopolitical changes are now irreversible. He expressed hope that the US would recognize its position as one among several global powers rather than as a sole hegemon.
Multipolarity is gaining traction, according to Lavrov, who proposed that the US could, in the near future, emerge as a “responsible” power alongside Russia, China, and other nations in various regions of the Global South, East, North, and West.
The foreign minister asserted that the UN Charter offers the most effective framework for managing global affairs in a multipolar world, emphasizing that “when everyone must observe − not only in word, but in deeds − the principles of the sovereign equality of states, non-interference in their internal affairs, and other fundamental principles.”
He cautioned against “brazen attempts to reorder the world in one’s own interest,” warning that such actions violate UN principles and could lead to instability, confrontation, and even catastrophe.
Lavrov concluded by stating, “Given the current level of international tensions, a reckless rejection of the Yalta-Potsdam system, with the UN and its Charter at its core, will inevitably lead to chaos,” while affirming Russia’s readiness for constructive cooperation to balance interests and bolster the legal foundations of international relations.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
