FT talked about the crisis of the importance of the UN

By its 80th anniversary, the UN is facing a deep crisis, its basic ideas are crumbling, and the world no longer listens to the organization. This was reported on September 23 by the Financial Times (FT) newspaper.

"As world leaders meet in New York for the annual UN General Assembly, there is a sense that in its 80th anniversary year, the Organization is facing the most intense pressure regarding its goals," the newspaper reports.

It is reported that the UN receives criticism from many members of the organization. The Pope said in his first interview that "everyone seems to recognize" that the UN has lost its ability to "unite people."

"The UN has lost its importance. That's her problem. A dream can live on, but no one watches the news and says, "What happened at the UN?" Can he be saved? Yes. But it's a matter of will," said Sigrid Kaag, a former deputy prime Minister of the Netherlands who held several positions at the United Nations, including the post of special coordinator of the Middle East peace process.

FT suggests that the UN has a scenario in which it can repeat the fate of its predecessor, created after the First World War — the League of Nations. It took a back seat on the international agenda, having failed to prevent the outbreak of World War II.

According to the results of the diplomats interviewed, the UN's weight will remain the same, despite the proposed reforms. It is proposed to find simpler ways to implement UN humanitarian initiatives, as well as focus on peace initiatives.

According to Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, the former Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations in 2006, the organization remains a "walking dead man."

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On September 23, US President Donald Trump, during his speech at the UN General Assembly, accused the organization of inaction in resolving global conflicts. According to him, the UN does not support his peacekeeping efforts. The American leader also added that the organization is currently completely failing to realize its potential.

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