World leaders gather at a U.N. desperate to save itself : Ishaan Tharoor / Washington Post WorldView
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"It’s almost cyclical that this happens every 2-3 decades. Just get rid of the Veto power and the UN will work better."
Lou
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Despite its intended role as a platform for cooperation, the U.N. has been hindered by the veto power of its permanent members, especially during conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan.
Click here for the article in the Washington Post
The U.N. is working on reforms, including expanding the Security Council and addressing issues such as artificial intelligence and financing sustainable development goals. However, the process has been slow and fraught with challenges, as illustrated by the ongoing diplomatic wrangling over the language of the "pact" agreed upon by member states.
Overall, the article paints a picture of a United Nations that is struggling to meet the expectations of its members and the global community, amidst a backdrop of increasing geopolitical tensions and complex challenges.
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"It’s almost cyclical that this happens every 2-3 decades. Just get rid of the Veto power and the UN will work better."
Lou
......
Despite its intended role as a platform for cooperation, the U.N. has been hindered by the veto power of its permanent members, especially during conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan.
Click here for the article in the Washington Post
The U.N. is working on reforms, including expanding the Security Council and addressing issues such as artificial intelligence and financing sustainable development goals. However, the process has been slow and fraught with challenges, as illustrated by the ongoing diplomatic wrangling over the language of the "pact" agreed upon by member states.
Overall, the article paints a picture of a United Nations that is struggling to meet the expectations of its members and the global community, amidst a backdrop of increasing geopolitical tensions and complex challenges.
Excerpts:
"The U.N. Security Council, dominated by the veto-wielding victors of World War II, has long been derided as an anachronism."
"...the ongoing wars in Ukraine and over Gaza have only underscored the inefficacy of what is the world’s most significant decision-making body."
"We don’t need a crystal ball to see that 21st century challenges require problem-solving mechanisms that are more effective, networked and inclusive; that serious power imbalances in global institutions must be adjusted and updated; and that our institutions must draw on the expertise and representation of all of humanity,” Guterres said in a statement."
"The [permanent five members of the Security Council] — and above all the U.S., China and Russia — have a choice. They can use the Security Council solely as a stage for political theater, or preserve it as a safety valve that they can use, albeit intermittently, in a period of high tensions. We do not know which they will choose."
"...the ongoing wars in Ukraine and over Gaza have only underscored the inefficacy of what is the world’s most significant decision-making body."
"We don’t need a crystal ball to see that 21st century challenges require problem-solving mechanisms that are more effective, networked and inclusive; that serious power imbalances in global institutions must be adjusted and updated; and that our institutions must draw on the expertise and representation of all of humanity,” Guterres said in a statement."
"The [permanent five members of the Security Council] — and above all the U.S., China and Russia — have a choice. They can use the Security Council solely as a stage for political theater, or preserve it as a safety valve that they can use, albeit intermittently, in a period of high tensions. We do not know which they will choose."
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