The postwar international order relied on Western hypocrisy, using rules and ideals unevenly to maintain stability. This pretense acted like anesthesia, numbing criticism while allowing powerful countries to act in self-interest. Now, as open power struggles replace false principles, global trust weakens and instability grows.
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