Earlier today, I was drawing connections between COVID-19, the United States, Israel, and Iran. In my view, both the pandemic response and subsequent geopolitical tensions appear interconnected on a global scale.
The United States contributes about 22% of WHO’s funding, which gives it significant influence. I believe this influence played a role when WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020. The declaration impacted the global economy, disrupted daily life for ordinary people, and increased public focus on mortality rates. Some argue that death reporting during the pandemic received more attention compared to previous years.
Later, in February 2026, the US initiated conflict with Iran, citing concerns over uranium enrichment and nuclear proliferation as a threat to global security. The war continued for months with limited negotiations.
From this, I conclude that major economies and global institutions are heavily influenced by a few powerful states, particularly the United States.
