Historical Perspective on International Law
Geiger Capital noted the post-WW2 creation of the UN and international law after the advent of nuclear weapons, calling it "fake" in relation to the Strait of Hormuz [https://x.com/Geiger_Capital/status/2032462025389994399]. A video of Winston Churchill being booed post-WW2 victory surfaced, challenging his heroic image [https://x.com/BladeoftheSun/status/2032457926787387513].
Geiger Capital's statement comes amid ongoing legal debate over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy trade. While considered an international strait, sovereignty over its waters is divided between Iran and Oman. Iran has signed but not ratified the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which impacts navigation rights. Winston Churchill's post-war experience wasn't uniformly positive. Despite high personal approval ratings, he and the Conservative party were defeated in the 1945 election. A video shows Churchill being booed at a rally in Walthamstow on July 4, 1945. The crowd of 20,000 chanted "We want Labour!" reflecting a desire for a new direction after the war. Memories of Churchill's actions against strikers also contributed to the negative reception. Labour's Clement Attlee drove himself to accept the Prime Minister position in a small car while Churchill had a chauffeur driven Rolls Royce.
