The UN. is an organization of governments founded in 1945 after World War II. The organization’s objectives include promoting peace and security, protecting human rights, the environment and providing humanitarian aid in cases of famine, natural disaster, and armed conflict. Recent U.N. interventions include the Sri Lankan civil war in 2009 and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. The U.S. joined the U.N. as a founding member in 1945. The U.S. is the largest financial contributor to the UN and contributes more than $11.5 billion or 25% of its total budget annually.
87% Yes |
13% No |
78% Yes |
11% No |
5% Yes, but scale back our current involvement |
2% No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S. |
4% Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests |
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@4PR6WX83yrs3Y
Calling the UN a "world government" is fallacious. It's more akin to an international negotiating table with a name and a permanent staff to keep it running. What we need is an actual world government. See you in 100 years.
@4W97ZPK3yrs3Y
We should push for an organization that only allows countries who respect human rights to have a say. Example: Why was Uganda under Idi Amin in the `70s and Lybia in 2003 allowed to have Najat al-Hajjaji in charge of the UN human rights commission? Like asking Hitler to oversee violations in a Concentration camp.
@4QDFKYN3yrs3Y
Yes only to veto the two state solution that's just the same thing as Hitler's final solution
@4QR5R983yrs3Y
No, and remove the U.N. entirely from existence. It is absolutely the biggest threat to our sovereignty as an independent nation and our freedom from a one world slavery system a.k.a. the NWO.
@4RDCW6G3yrs3Y
The USA should obey INTERNATIONAL LAW. We can cooperate fully with the U.N. without losing our sovereignty. Lately the USA has been a rogue nation.
@4Q6RT8B3yrs3Y
I agree with Trump and his decisions and determination on how to deal with United Nations. about time we're talking about this and we wouldn't be if he didn't bring it up.
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Russia’s permanent representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzia has called on the United Nations to consider imposing sanctions on Israel over its non-compliance with obligatory resolutions passed by the Security Council.He noted that UNSC Resolution 2728 demanded a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan, and this had not been implemented by Israel.“We remind you once again that non-compliance with mandatory Security Council resolutions must lead to sanctions against violators. We believe that the Council should consider this issue without delay,” Nebenzia said on Thursday during a UN Security Council meeting.French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne also called for sanctions on Israel earlier this month. In February, Paris sanctioned 28 Israeli nationals, though the French government has not published their names.The Hamas ceasefire resolution was adopted by the Security Council on March 25 in a vote of 14 in favor to none against, with the US abstaining. The document demanded a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and for humanitarian access to Gaza to be ensured.The delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza is nearly impossible at the moment, Nebenzia said, pointing to data from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, which demonstrates that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are currently blocking half of the humanitarian convoys heading to the region.
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The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote Friday on a Palestinian request for full U.N. membership, said diplomats, a move that Israel ally the United States is expected to block because it would effectively recognize a Palestinian state.The 15-member council is due to vote at 3 p.m. (1900 GMT) Friday on a draft resolution that recommends to the 193-member U.N. General Assembly that "the State of Palestine be admitted to membership of the United Nations," diplomats said.A council resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the U.S., Britain, France, Russia or China to pass. Diplomats say the measure could have the support of up to 13 council members, which would force the U.S. to use its veto.Council member Algeria, which put forward the draft resolution, had requested a vote for Thursday afternoon to coincide with a Security Council meeting on the Middle East, which is due to be attended by several ministers.The United States has said that establishing an independent Palestinian state should happen through direct negotiations between the parties and not at the United Nations."We do not see that doing a resolution in the Security Council will necessarily get us to a place where we can find... a two-state solution moving forward," U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Wednesday.The Palestinians are currently a non-member observer state, a de facto recognition of statehood that was granted by the 193-member U.N. General Assembly in 2012. But an application to become a full U.N. member needs to be approved by the Security Council and then at least two-thirds of the General Assembly.The U.N. Security Council has long endorsed a vision of two states living side by side within secure and recognized borders. Palestinians want a state in the West Bank, east Jerusalem and Gaza Strip, all territory captured by Israel in 1967.Little progress has been made on achieving Palestinian statehood since the signing of the Oslo Accords between Israel and the Palestinian Authority in the early 1990s.The Palestinian push for full U.N. membership comes six months into a war between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants in Gaza, and as Israel is expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank.Israel's U.N. Ambassador Gilad Erdan said earlier this month that "whoever supports recognizing a Palestinian state at such a time not only gives a prize to terror, but also backs unilateral steps which are contradictory to the agreed-upon principle of direct negotiations."A Security Council committee on the admission of new members - made up of all 15 council members - met twice last week to discuss the Palestinian application and agreed to a report on the issue on Tuesday."Regarding the issue of whether the application met all the criteria for membership... the Committee was unable to make a unanimous recommendation to the Security Council," the report said, adding that "differing views were expressed."U.N. membership is open to "peace-loving states" that accept the obligations in the founding U.N. Charter and are able and willing to carry them out.
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In a significant move to enhance global security, the United States, along with its Asian allies and partners from Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, is considering the establishment of a new panel aimed at monitoring the sanctions imposed on North Korea. This initiative comes in response to growing concerns over North Korea's nuclear program and the challenges in enforcing international sanctions effectively. The proposed panel seeks to include countries that are committed to the initiative, highlighting a collective effort to address the nuclear threat posed by Kim Jong Un's regime.The discussions around this new mechanism are taking place amid frustrations over the limitations within the current United Nations framework. An envoy revealed that the US and its allies are exploring options 'both inside and outside the UN' to ensure a more robust monitoring of North Korea's activities. This includes the possibility of actions beyond the UN system, signaling a proactive approach to counter North Korea's nuclear ambitions.The need for alternative monitoring options has been underscored by recent developments, including Russia's veto of a resolution that would have extended the UN's monitoring mandate in North Korea. This move has sparked accusations against Russia of shielding North Korea's arms sales, further complicating international efforts to curb Pyongyang's nuclear program. The proposed panel represents an innovative approach to diplomacy and international security, aiming to bypass the obstacles encountered within the UN framework.The initiative underscores the urgency and seriousness with which the international community views the threat of North Korea's nuclear capabilities. By considering measures both within and outside the UN system, the US and its allies demonstrate a flexible and determined stance in addressing global security challenges. The formation of this new panel could mark a significant step forward in the collective effort to monitor and enforce sanctions against North Korea, offering a potential pathway to more effective containment of its nuclear threat.As discussions continue, the world watches closely to see how this collaborative effort will unfold. The establishment of a new monitoring panel could serve as a pivotal moment in international relations, showcasing the willingness of nations to come together in pursuit of peace and stability. The outcome of these talks could have far-reaching implications for global security and the international community's ability to respond to nuclear threats.
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