Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential victory was viewed by many as a fatal blow to the liberal international order. His “America First” worldview, it was said, augured a future of right-wing populism, isolationism, and even fascism.

Four years later, a reprieve. Joe Biden has arrived, vowing to right the wrongs perpetuated by the Trump administration and restore faith in the United States as the rightful political and moral leader of the world.

Global leaders, for the most part, are eager to turn the page on America’s Trump chapter. Xi Jinping congratulated Biden on his victory even before the election results were finalized. Meanwhile, the European Union has drafted a document outlining the contours of a reinvigorated alliance with the United States.