U.S. has become increasingly isolated, not only from poorer countries in the developing world, but also from many of its old allies in the industrialized world.

The results of these policies often undermined the standing of the U.S., and had dire consequences for the American working class. The time has come to form a new vision that focuses on human rights, multilateralism, and international solidarity, says the author of an article in Foreign Affairs magazine. The author also calls for China to be held accountable for its human rights violations.