History of International Frameworks Part 2: The United Nations' Uneasy Beginning [Modern History] #398
In this episode, we delve into the history behind how the international frameworks that support modern society were formed. Our personality, a former high school social studies teacher, provides an accessible explanation of these turning points in history.
The United Nations' ideals and its incredibly unsettling reality.
Born after World War II from a strong desire to "never repeat a world war," the United Nations faced a major contradiction immediately after its establishment. The very "permanent members of the Security Council," meant to be the guardians of peace, started the Cold War themselves. How did this turbulent start cast a shadow over the subsequent international order?
Creating economic rules was never going to be simple.
In the latter half of the episode, we discuss economic frameworks born from historical lessons. It is said that certain economic structures, which spread following the Great Depression, were one of the underlying causes of World War II. Learning from this, humanity began to seek new trade rules like GATT and the WTO.
A fascinating story that connects to modern-day TPP and WTO.
We explore how the current movements toward free trade across regions actually had their roots in the postwar period of chaos. Understanding that the international rules we take for granted today are built upon precarious negotiations and historical reflection might just change the way you view the news. Please enjoy the rest of this history in the full episode.
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