As major powers act unilaterally, experts say UN faces crisis in New York
Summary
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is facing major challenges due to lack of funding, disagreements among powerful members, and gridlock in the Security Council caused by vetoes from countries like the United States and Russia. Despite these problems, the UNGA remains a unique global platform where all 193 member states can discuss international issues, though it struggles to resolve conflicts like those in Ukraine and Gaza.Key Facts
- The UN is facing a crisis involving money problems, loss of importance, and Security Council deadlock.
- Powerful countries such as the United States and Russia can block actions in the Security Council using veto power.
- UN experts have called Israel's actions in Gaza a genocide, but the UN has been unable to take strong action due to vetoes.
- The UN Assembly allows all member countries equal chance to speak, unlike the Security Council where five countries have veto power.
- Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy has spoken several times to ask for more help against Russia despite vetoes blocking Security Council resolutions.
- The UN uses a 1950 rule to discuss issues vetoed in the Security Council and a newer method requiring veto-using members to explain their decisions.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that global conflicts are harming food access, increasing fuel prices, and causing inflation worldwide.
- The UNGA will hold discussions on conflicts but is unlikely to reach big agreements soon because of ongoing disagreements.
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