Amnesty: Post-WWII Global System On 'Brink of Collapse'

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Facts

• Amnesty International's Secretary General Agnes Callamard on Wednesday said that the post-1948 world order is 'on the brink of collapse' due to global conflicts and unchecked artificial intelligence (AI) growth.¹
• During the release of the organization's annual report, Callamard alleged that key powers, including Russia and the PRC, could jeopardize the entire '1948 rule-based order' and erode the fundamental values of shared humanity.²
• The report criticized Israel in the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza and also condemned the West, including the US and the UK, for what Amnesty characterized as 'grotesque double standards' towards Moscow and Tel Aviv.³
• Callamard acknowledged that Hamas had committed 'horrific crimes' on Oct. 7, and also said that Israel's 'campaign of retaliation' plunged the world into chaos, where the moral lessons of 'never again' from 1948 were shattered.⁴
• Furthermore, Amnesty said that Israel's 'campaign of collective punishment,' Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and human rights violations worldwide, including in Myanmar, risk decimating 'the global rule-based order.'⁴
• Urgent measures suggested by Amnesty include reforming the UN Security Council, implementing legislative and regulatory policies to rein in AI, and protecting civilians and marginalized communities around the world.⁵

Sources: ¹Yahoo News, ²Amnesty International, ³The National, ⁴Al Jazeera and ⁵CNA.

Narratives

• Narrative A, as provided by Informed Comment. The aftermath of Hamas' 2023 attack on Israel and the subsequent Israeli response mirrors the US reaction to 9/11, which also eroded the rules-based global order. These incidents underscore the need to strengthen a fair application of international law and a shift towards a more just global order to prevent further atrocities and promote peace.
• Narrative B, as provided by The Hill. Global shifts in power dynamics are driving countries to recalibrate their strategies and defense spending. Rising tensions between the US, Russia, China, Iran, and Israel are prompting significant military build-ups and alliances. There's an urgent need for a new approach to prevent potential conflicts —the post-WWII order as we knew it has changed dramatically.

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