Geopolitical Economy Report The USA's crazy plan to destroy the UN and international law
Jan 30, 2026
A deep dive into a new phase of U.S. hyper-imperialism and attacks on multilateral institutions. Discussion of mass withdrawals from global bodies and a proposed U.S.-controlled 'Board of Peace'. Coverage of exclusions, pay-to-play membership rules, and global reactions, including China's defense of the UN-centered order.
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Mass Withdrawals Signal Control Motive
- Norton highlights a White House memo saying the U.S. withdrew from over 60 international organizations.
- He frames the withdrawals as motivated by inability to fully control those bodies.
Board Of Peace As A US-Controlled UN
- Norton says Trump's 'Board of Peace' is meant as a US-controlled alternative to the UN.
- He emphasizes Washington seeks total control, not just veto power.
Gaza Resolution Used As Pretext
- Norton recounts the Board of Peace charter doesn't even mention Gaza despite being justified by a Gaza-related UN resolution.
- He uses this to illustrate the U.S. used the resolution as a pretext to undermine the UN.