A Subtle Form of World Dictatorship
How Much Longer?

When World War II ended in 1945, Europe lay in ruins. The once-proud industrial nations were

destroyed, and their people were traumatized. In this zero hour, a "savior" entered the world stage: the United States of America. With the Marshall Plan, they brought urgently needed aid – and with it, the foundation for a system of dependency that continues to dominate the world today.

The strategy was as brilliant as it was effective: While Europe was busy with reconstruction, the USA established its supremacy. The US dollar became the leading currency, American military bases emerged worldwide, and Hollywood began its cultural triumph. What began as reconstruction aid developed into a system of control.

Today, almost 80 years later, we stare intently at the US presidential elections, as if they would determine not just America's fate, but all of ours. We wait to see what trade policy the next US president will pursue before setting our own strategies. We look to Washington before making decisions in Berlin, Paris, or Rome. This dependency has become a paralyzing habit.

Some see the European Union as a counterweight to this American dominance. But is it really the solution? The EU, originally conceived as a peace project, is increasingly developing into a bureaucratic colossus that restricts the sovereignty of its member states. Instead of independence, we are merely experiencing a shift in dependency.

The true strength of an international system lies not in the centralization of power, but in the diversity of sovereign states cooperating as equals. Each country has its own history, culture, and needs. This individuality is not an obstacle to international cooperation – it is its prerequisite.

What we need is radical rethinking. Instead of organizing ourselves into ever-larger power blocs, we should develop a system of genuine partnership. A system where:

• Small and medium-sized states preserve their sovereignty
• Economic relations are based on mutual benefit, not dominance
• Cultural diversity is seen as enrichment, not an obstacle
• Military power is replaced by international cooperation
• Technological development benefits everyone instead of creating new dependencies

The question is not whether we can break free from American hegemony, but when we will finally begin to do so.

The world of the 21st century doesn't need a "superpower" imposing its will on others. It needs a network of equal partners who respect their differences and utilize their commonalities. Only this way can we create a truly free and just world order.

The time is ripe for change. How much longer do we want to wait?