‘West v rest’ no longer seen as template for global alliances, survey finds

Research in 21 countries suggests a growing a la carte' approach where states mix and match' partners on different issues

As the US and Chinese presidents meet on Wednesday in high-stakes diplomacy intended to reduce tensions between the world's two superpowers, a survey of 21 countries shows that geopolitical alliances no longer fit a west v the rest" frame.

Many in the west think it is in decline, many outside it want China to be more active in their economies and believe Russia will win its war against Ukraine, and many beyond Europe reckon the EU will not last another 20 years, according to the research, which concludes that global relations are becoming increasingly a la carte".