We live in a world where the greatest criminals often sit in the seats of the highest judges. The time to question how much of the news we see daily about international Global politics, war, and peace is true and how much is a fabricated drama has perhaps long passed. The recent Iran-Israel conflict and the hypocrisy of some so-called ‘human rights defenders’ on the world stage remind us of the old adage: “Committing the crime oneself, yet judging others guilty of the same.”
The Empty Rhetoric of Human Rights and Women’s Freedom
It is highly significant that when those whose names are tied to utterly heinous and inhumane scandals like the ‘Epstein Files‘ stand on major international stages and scream about women’s freedom, human rights, or exploitation, the whole thing feels like a sick joke. The Epstein scandal is not just a criminal incident; it is a symbol of the moral decay of the world’s powerful Elite Class. Those who utterly degrade women and children behind closed doors are the very ones who step in front of the cameras claiming to be the saviors of civilization.
This double standard is not limited to individuals; it is equally applicable to state machineries. The very nations that have imposed wars on various parts of the world for years are the ones lecturing other countries on human rights.
The Iran-Israel War and Behind-the-Scenes Global Politics
Looking at the recent Iran-Israel tensions, this picture of hypocrisy becomes even clearer. The reasons presented for the war are actually meaningless. When world leaders declare war, they use beautiful words like protecting democracy, fighting terrorism, or self-defense. But those who observe the depths of international politics know that these are merely superficial excuses.
There are many ‘known and unknown reasons’ behind a war that remain hidden from the eyes of ordinary people:
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Geopolitical Hegemony: The Middle East has always been important to superpowers due to its mineral resources and geographical location. Neither Iran nor Israel is fighting solely for religion or ideology; the battle here is fundamentally about who will maintain dominance in that region.
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The Arms Business: When a war is prolonged, Western arms manufacturing companies benefit the most. Keeping conflicts alive ensures billions of dollars in weapons sales.
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Domestic Politics: Often, leaders create war hysteria to divert public attention from internal political failures, corruption, or economic crises. This strategy is a tested tool for the leaders of both Israel and Iran.
When the Criminal Sits in the Judge’s Seat
The one who commits the crime judges others. We constantly see this discrimination in international law. When powerful nations drop bombs on other sovereign countries and kill women and children, it is called “Collateral Damage” or an “anti-terrorism operation.” But if a rival nation does the exact same thing, economic sanctions rain down upon them, and they are branded a “terrorist state.”
Having one rule for oneself and another for others—this is the greatest tragedy of the modern world order. The United Nations or international courts often act as puppets in the hands of these powerful entities. Those who strip away women’s freedom are the ones who invade other countries in the name of women’s rights. Those who have committed the most war crimes are the very ones sitting in judgment over the war crimes of others.
Conclusion
Ultimately, what is shown in global politics is actually a carefully planned illusion. The blood spilled on the battlefield belongs to ordinary people. And the profit made at the end of the war belongs to that elite class—whose names might be in the Epstein files, or who are shareholders in the arms trade. Therefore, rather than believing in the simple ‘good’ versus ‘bad’ equation presented by the media, we must all question the true interests and hypocrisy behind these events. Only then, perhaps, will it be possible to break down this marketplace of lies and dream of a truly just world.