Ever since the US’s extraordinary, yet somewhat ‘classic’ change-of-regime act in Venezuela a week ago, the idea of a so-called, long-signalled “New World Order” has most definitely made its comeback once again. But has it, really?

The occurrence shook the world by storm. Even if Uncle Sam’s intervention in Caracas was predicted or expected by many for quite some time, it happened in a rather different way. In early December, a planned mission dubbed Operation Absolute Resolve was finalised. It was the result of months of meticulous planning and rehearsals, reportedly including elite US troops creating an exact, full-scale replica of Maduro’s Caracas safe house to practise their entry routes. The plan, amounting to an extraordinary US military intervention in Latin America not seen since the Cold War, was closely guarded. Congress was neither informed nor consulted ahead of time. With the precise details set, top military officials simply waited for optimal conditions to launch.

Loud explosions were heard in Caracas at around 02:00 local time, with plumes of smoke rising over the city. Reportedly, more than 150 aircraft were involved, and within nearly four hours, the mission was declared complete - Maduro was captured.

The world was left in shock. No one truly knew what was happening, nor did anyone have the chance to fully process how it happened. In a world where AI has already confused people’s perception of reality, many refused to believe the operation at all. Even when Donald Trump posted a photo of himself in a Nike tracksuit, with blindfolds visible in the background, it looked too unserious - too much like AI slop. Yet, it was reality.

Statements soon followed from the infamous White House, and the global reaction machine went into full motion. One argument circulated around realist ideas: “this is the new reality,” “the New World Order has begun,” “every dictator should be careful now.” This camp predominantly supported the legitimisation of US intervention. The other side leaned toward liberalism: “this is........

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