On the Potsdam Conference 80 Years Ago and the Establishment of a Peace Order Today.

The article focuses on the 80th anniversary commemoration of the Potsdam Conference held in Berlin in 2025, reflecting on its historical significance and implications for contemporary global peace and security. It outlines the Potsdam Conference's role in post-World War II reorganization, including Germany's "five Ds" (demilitarization, denazification, democratization, decentralization, and decartelization) and the return of occupied territories to China, while noting shortcomings in implementation and the conference's connection to the onset of the Cold War. The discussion highlights concerns about the erosion of the postwar international order, the failure to establish a lasting peace after the Cold War, and the rise of a unipolar world dominated by the U.S. and UK. The article advocates for a new global security and development framework inspired by historical precedents like the Peace of Westphalia and current initiatives by Chinese President Xi Jinping, such as the Global Security Initiative (GSI), Global Development Initiative (GDI), and Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), emphasizing cooperation that respects the interests of all nations.