The broken promise of 1945: Global South’s rise at the UN, demands a new world order (III)
If the veto is the United Nations’ original sin, Gaza is its crucifixion. After the horrific Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, which killed some 1,200 Israelis and saw hundreds taken hostage, Israel launched a campaign that many international observers have described as genocide—tens of thousands of Palestinians killed, the overwhelming majority women and children, […]
The United Nations' original sin, the veto, has been the catalyst for the Global South's rise in international affairs. The Gaza catastrophe, following the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, demonstrated the UN's ineffectiveness in the face of a genocidal campaign by Israel. Despite the international community's warnings, the United States vetoed resolutions for humanitarian aid, allowing Israel's atrocities to continue unchecked.
The failure of the UN and the Security Council has led to a growing sense of disillusionment, as nations question the legitimacy of an institution whose powerful members disregard its decisions. Africa, in particular, has witnessed the UN's failures in Rwanda and the Sahel, as well as the ongoing embargo on Cuba. The veto must be reformed, the Council expanded, and the law applied equally for any hope of a safer world.
The recent antics of President Trump, who brazenly announced the capture of Venezuela's President and threatened military intervention in Cuba, only serve to further undermine the UN's credibility. Meanwhile, African nations must confront their own choices, with Nigeria opting for resource sovereignty and Niger choosing a path of nationalization and self-determination.
Both approaches highlight the delicate balance between collaboration and independence in the pursuit of a just and equitable global order.
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