I am among a relatively small group of independent researchers and journalists who question the proposed multipolar world order. One of the objections often thrown my (and our) way—by those who presumably support a new world order led by the BRICS+ group of nations—is that we critics of multipolarity are claiming, with regard to national governments, that "they're all in it together."

Having never once made that argument, constantly refuting it is very annoying. So let me outline why the "they're all in it together" rebuttal is a canard.