United Nations...
Anyone who knows me knows I've been a pretty big fan of the UN. I've had the opportunity to visit numerous times these past few years and met people who work or worked there. That being said, it's difficult to argue there is not a problem.
The Security Council rarely accomplishes anything because the permanant members are states that were chosen in the fifties and are no longer the same power players they once were, but mantain control of the worlds largest most influential organization.
Now, I read that the UN Human Rights Council (an organ that has issues all its own to begin with) has taken the odd step of condemning "defemation" of religion. Thus, a group that is meant to arbitrate between states, and an organization that is meant to promote human rights is now wasting its time dictating speech.
If the UN is to have any relevence in the future, it seems massive changes are needed. I don't know if Bolton is/was the man to do it, but it sure as hell seems the status quo isn't going to cut it any longer.
The Security Council rarely accomplishes anything because the permanant members are states that were chosen in the fifties and are no longer the same power players they once were, but mantain control of the worlds largest most influential organization.
Now, I read that the UN Human Rights Council (an organ that has issues all its own to begin with) has taken the odd step of condemning "defemation" of religion. Thus, a group that is meant to arbitrate between states, and an organization that is meant to promote human rights is now wasting its time dictating speech.
If the UN is to have any relevence in the future, it seems massive changes are needed. I don't know if Bolton is/was the man to do it, but it sure as hell seems the status quo isn't going to cut it any longer.
posted by Adam at 1:31 PM
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