Poland's Deputy PM Defends Rules-Based International Order

Poland's Deputy Prime Minister, Radosław Sikorski, writes about the importance of the rules-based international order that was created after World War II.

This system, which is based on international law and cooperation, has helped many countries, including Poland, to grow and develop.

However, some countries, especially in the Global South, criticize this system for being dominated by the West and not considering their interests.

Sikorski acknowledges these criticisms but argues that the rules-based order is still necessary for stability and growth.

He points to Poland's success since 1989 as an example of how a stable and predictable environment can lead to remarkable development.

He also mentions that while some people prefer high-risk investments, others value the predictability that the rules-based order provides.

The European Union is highlighted as a major global actor that continues to uphold these rules.

Sikorski concludes by asking where people would prefer their children to grow up and where they would trust their money to work, implying that the rules-based order still makes a difference.