The era of the U.S. as the world’s sole protector is ending, replaced by a cold-eyed deal to split the globe into spheres of influence. From the shift in Venezuela to the inevitable realignment in Thailand and Ukraine, we are seeing the U.S., China, and Russia prioritize 'managed control' over open conflict. This isn't just diplomacy—it’s survival. Because the U.S. remains critically dependent on Chinese resources to build its own advanced weaponry, a full-scale war is a non-starter. Instead, we are seeing a strategic retreat from the UN and a world left to fend for itself, as the superpowers negotiate who gets what based on industrial necessity rather than democratic ideals.