A recent commentary published in the Financial Times challenges the widespread assertion that Western nations are experiencing a crisis of leadership. The article, which appeared on September 23, 2026, directly counters the narrative that democratic powers lack the direction or cohesion required to address current global challenges.
The West Does Not Suffer from a Leadership Deficit
Is cohesion really there though? I see a lot of disagreement in Brussels and Washington lately.
Finally, someone says it. The noise around us is deafening, but our foundations remain solid.