Category: Social Issues

The Architecture of Order: Power, Hierarchy, and the Global “Giant”

The history of humanity is, at its core, a history of power. From the earliest tribal structures to the complexities of the modern state, the drive to influence, control, and organize has remained an inescapable facet of our existence. To imagine a world without power is to imagine a world without direction; to survive, humanity requires authority.

The question, therefore, is not whether power will exist, but how it is structured and what serves as its foundation. For a stable and prosperous future, we must move toward a global hierarchy that places a reorganized United Nations at the summit—a “giant” of organizational power capable of regulating nations, corporations, and the common good.

The Crisis of Unilateralism: A Case for Multilateral Accountability in Venezuela

The escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela have reached a critical juncture that threatens regional stability and undermines the foundation of international law. While the United States justifies its military posture and economic blockades as a necessary crusade against “narco-terrorism,” its unilateral approach—characterized by extrajudicial maritime strikes and sweeping sanctions—circumvents the global legal order. Simultaneously, the Venezuelan government cannot be shielded from scrutiny; substantive evidence suggests the state has devolved into a “gangster state” where high-ranking officials facilitate the global drug trade. This dangerous deadlock demonstrates that neither unilateral aggression nor sovereign impunity is a viable path forward. Instead, the situation demands a robust, centralized response from the United Nations to address both criminal culpability and illegal aggression.

In late 2025, the global diplomatic stage shifted toward Mar-a-Lago, Florida, where President Donald Trump hosted two of the world’s most pivotal leaders: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These meetings, occurring back-to-back, highlighted a “deal-maker” approach to foreign policy that largely bypasses traditional international bureaucracies.

The Case for Multilateralism: Strengthening Legitimacy in the Fight Against Terrorism

The recent U.S. airstrikes in northwest Nigeria, conducted in December 2025, have reignited a critical debate regarding the unilateral use of military force in the global war on terror. While the United States cited the protection of persecuted communities and the elimination of ISIS-Sahel militants as the primary drivers for the strikes, the operation’s long-term effectiveness and international standing remain under scrutiny. To ensure that such interventions are viewed as legitimate by the global community, there is an urgent need for greater United Nations (UN) involvement and a shift toward a truly internationalized counterterrorism effort.