Lavrov Expresses Concern Over 'America First,' Compares it to Hitler's 'Deutschland uber alles'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has cautioned that a foreign policy grounded in exceptionalism may jeopardize 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 grounded in exceptionalism could jeopardize the global order. He specifically criticized the United States’ ‘America First’ policy, drawing unsettling parallels to the Nazi slogan ‘Germany above all,’ which was used to promote national superiority over others.
In an op-ed published in the magazine ‘Russia in Global Affairs’ on Tuesday, Lavrov argued that Washington’s actions undermine the UN Charter and the post-war global order anchored in the principle of sovereign equality. He highlighted that this concept was established in the Yalta-Potsdam agreements of 1945, signed by the USSR, US, and UK, which laid the foundation for the contemporary international system.
With the return of the Trump administration, Lavrov contended that the US interpretation of international processes since World War II has evolved significantly. He remarked, “‘America First’ is alarmingly similar to the Hitlerite slogan ‘Germany above all,’” and warned that a stance rooted in “peace through strength” could be detrimental to diplomacy.
Lavrov asserted that such ideologies reflect a lack of respect for Washington’s international legal responsibilities under the UN Charter. Following his inauguration on January 20, Trump issued a memorandum portraying his ‘America First Trade Policy’ as a crucial aspect of national security, indicating a continuation of the trade policies from his previous term with a focus on the US economy.
“However, today is not 1991 or even 2017, when the incumbent US President took the helm for the first time,” Lavrov pointed out. He noted that, according to Russian analysts, a return to the former global order, which the US and its allies still seek, is not feasible because demographic, economic, social, and geopolitical changes have become irreversible. He expressed a desire for the US to eventually recognize its role as one among several global powers rather than as a hegemon.
Lavrov emphasized that multipolarity is on the rise, suggesting that instead of resisting it, the US could become a “responsible” center of power alongside Russia, China, and various nations in the Global South, East, North, and West. He stated that the UN Charter offers the optimal framework for navigating global affairs in a multipolar context, emphasizing the need for adherence to the principles of sovereign equality among states and non-interference in domestic matters.
He cautioned against “brazen attempts to reorder the world in one’s own interest,” which violate UN principles and can lead to instability, conflict, and even disaster. He concluded, “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 that Russia is prepared for honest collaboration to balance interests and reinforce the legal foundations of international relations.
Mark B Thomas for TROIB News
In an op-ed published in the magazine ‘Russia in Global Affairs’ on Tuesday, Lavrov argued that Washington’s actions undermine the UN Charter and the post-war global order anchored in the principle of sovereign equality. He highlighted that this concept was established in the Yalta-Potsdam agreements of 1945, signed by the USSR, US, and UK, which laid the foundation for the contemporary international system.
With the return of the Trump administration, Lavrov contended that the US interpretation of international processes since World War II has evolved significantly. He remarked, “‘America First’ is alarmingly similar to the Hitlerite slogan ‘Germany above all,’” and warned that a stance rooted in “peace through strength” could be detrimental to diplomacy.
Lavrov asserted that such ideologies reflect a lack of respect for Washington’s international legal responsibilities under the UN Charter. Following his inauguration on January 20, Trump issued a memorandum portraying his ‘America First Trade Policy’ as a crucial aspect of national security, indicating a continuation of the trade policies from his previous term with a focus on the US economy.
“However, today is not 1991 or even 2017, when the incumbent US President took the helm for the first time,” Lavrov pointed out. He noted that, according to Russian analysts, a return to the former global order, which the US and its allies still seek, is not feasible because demographic, economic, social, and geopolitical changes have become irreversible. He expressed a desire for the US to eventually recognize its role as one among several global powers rather than as a hegemon.
Lavrov emphasized that multipolarity is on the rise, suggesting that instead of resisting it, the US could become a “responsible” center of power alongside Russia, China, and various nations in the Global South, East, North, and West. He stated that the UN Charter offers the optimal framework for navigating global affairs in a multipolar context, emphasizing the need for adherence to the principles of sovereign equality among states and non-interference in domestic matters.
He cautioned against “brazen attempts to reorder the world in one’s own interest,” which violate UN principles and can lead to instability, conflict, and even disaster. He concluded, “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 that Russia is prepared for honest collaboration to balance interests and reinforce the legal foundations of international relations.
Mark B Thomas for TROIB News
