• FuglyDuck@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    the UN is performing as intended. that is, to maintain power for the old super powers and prevent anyone else from complaining too much.

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      1 month ago

      A less pesemistic spin is, it is allowing the nuclear armed states of the world to discuss what they agree on (or can at least acquiesce to) without direct confrontation risking nuclear armegeddon.

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        Not working so great lately. With the whole red lines thing with Russia and their change of nuclear doctrine.