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1. **Liberal Democracy vs. Authoritarianism**:
- **Liberal Democracy**: Advocates for a free and open international order, emphasizing democratic values, human rights, and the rule of law. This perspective is mainly represented by Western democracies and seeks to maintain and strengthen the existing global order based on these principles.
- **Authoritarianism**: Led by countries like the People's Republic of China (PRC), Russia, Iran, and North Korea (collectively referred to as CRINK), this perspective seeks to dismantle the current global order and assert regional dominance through authoritarian means. These nations aim to challenge and replace the liberal democratic order with their own vision, often characterized by authoritarian governance and strategic alliances[1][3].