Transition to power logic

Putin and Trump are replacing universally accepted rules with a logic of power, a form of unilateralist thinking and action. According to this logic, powerful people divide the world among themselves and, within their spheres of influence, authoritatively decide what happens and how the world is to be viewed.

What are the consequences of a transition to a logic of power? How does this come about? Are there any counter-arguments? See the following buttons for more information...