Is global cooperation stronger today than in the past?

Yes. Despite political conflicts, international collaboration has deepened in health, science, and security. Examples include the global response to COVID-19 vaccines, multinational peacekeeping, and climate agreements. Institutions like the UN, WHO, and WTO enable collective problem-solving that was impossible a century ago. Media narratives often highlight failures of cooperation but understate successes. Media literacy reminds us to look at the evidence: coordinated global action has prevented wars, eradicated diseases, and advanced technology. Humanity has never been more interconnected in addressing shared challenges.