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The Postwar International Order

The presenter argues that the post–World War II international order was never as universal or impartial as it claimed to be. Although the United Nations promotes sovereignty, human rights, and peaceful dispute resolution, the presenter says real power has remained concentrated in the Security Council—especially among its five permanent members, all victors of the war and all holders of veto power.

The Partition of Palestine

As an example of how influence can shape UN decisions, the video discusses the 1947 partition plan for Palestine. It alleges that the United States pressured countries to support the plan, despite objections from some officials and governments.

The presenter emphasizes that Palestinians were excluded from decisions about their land, and connects the plan and Israel’s subsequent expansion to the displacement of Palestinians and the region’s continuing conflicts.

Power, Diplomacy, and the “Theater” of Order

The video’s broader argument is that international institutions and diplomacy have provided real coordination and benefits, but operate within an unequal system that serves powerful states.

Drawing on a statement by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and a line from Henry Kissinger’s book World Order, the presenter describes the system as a “theater”: rules and appeals to peace and stability help make the leadership of powerful countries appear legitimate.

The presenter argues that criticizing this arrangement does not mean preferring chaos. Rather, the existing order can itself produce violence and instability.

Environmental Costs

The commentary also links the postwar economic order to environmental damage, citing a sharp rise in global material extraction and carbon emissions since 1900. It argues that much of this harm occurred after people understood the consequences, presenting it as the result of political and economic choices rather than simple ignorance.

Recent Events

The video says Carney’s blunt remarks at the World Economic Forum exposed what leaders already knew about the order’s double standards, but did not change events on the ground. The presenter points to ongoing violence in Gaza and elsewhere, and criticizes Donald Trump’s claims to have ended wars.

Trump’s proposed “peace council” is described as a private alternative to the UN, with a reported price of $1 billion for a permanent seat. The video says the council would oversee Gaza’s reconstruction and include countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Israel, as well as Putin, while excluding Palestinians. The presenter frames this as abandoning even the pretense of a rules-based order.

What’s Next

The episode closes by previewing a follow-up series on how modern states, the UN, and bourgeois democracy came to be presented as the only viable political arrangements. It also mentions that future coverage will address the Epstein files.

Presenters and Contributors

• Presenter: Kenji
• NORMOSE team credits:
  • João Tila — art, design, and photography
  • Jéssica Inamura — production, set, and costumes
  • José “Gelo” Lucas — editing and post-production
  • Renata Marraschi — editing
  • Maristela Abreu / Agência NMA — advertising and marketing