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cross_type 3.32 — strongly supporting 9 facts
The U.S. has historically maintained dominance over multilateral institutions since the Second World War [1], [2], though its influence has been challenged by budget constraints following the 2008 financial crisis [3], [4]. Furthermore, the U.S. has increasingly bypassed these institutions in favor of bilateral negotiations [5], [6] and has expressed concerns regarding the stability of the liberal international order they represent [7], [8].
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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 9 facts
claimThe United States maintained unchallenged dominance of multilateral organizations since the Second World War by leading the establishment of the international order and bearing significant financial burdens.
perspectiveBoth China and the United States bypass multilateral organizations and rules, prioritizing bilateral negotiations to resolve conflicts.
claimBoth China and the United States bypass multilateral organizations and rules, prioritizing bilateral negotiations for resolving pressing conflicts, which harms international organizations.
claimUS President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw from multilateral organizations, characterizing them as useless, hostile, and anti-American.
claimThe 2008 global financial crisis restricted the United States' ability to maintain dominance in central multilateral organizations due to the resulting costs to the public budget.
claimThe United States maintained almost unchallenged dominance of multilateral organizations from the end of the Second World War until the 2008 financial crisis.
claimThe 2008 financial crisis restricted the United States' ability to maintain dominance in central multilateral organizations due to public budget constraints.
claimThe United States and the West are concerned about losing their interpretative dominance in international politics and the stability of multilateral institutions established in the liberal spirit.
claimThe United States and Western nations are concerned about losing their interpretative dominance of international politics and the stability of multilateral institutions established in the liberal spirit of the West.