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Bush New World Order Speech

The Bush New World Order speech refers to a significant address delivered by U.S. President George H. W. Bush on September 11, 1990, during a joint session of the U.S. Congress. In this speech, Bush articulated a vision for a post-Cold War world order, emphasizing international cooperation, collective security, and the promotion of democratic values. The phrase "New World Order" (Hebrew: סדר עולמי חדש, transliteration: Seder Olami Chadash; Spanish: Nuevo Orden Mundial; Arabic: نظام عالمي جديد, transliteration: Nizam 'Alami Jadid) became a central theme, encapsulating the idea of a unified global community working together to address common challenges. The speech was delivered in the context of the Gulf War buildup, following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, and it underscored the importance of multilateralism and the role of international institutions like the United Nations in maintaining global peace and security. Bush's vision aimed to foster a more stable and cooperative international system, building on the alliances and partnerships forged during the Cold War era.