Why we need the UN
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Moral Authority and Global Opinion in the UN
This chapter explores the moral authority of the UN and how votes on Ukraine in the General Assembly reflect global opinion. It discusses a clever resolution proposed by Liechtenstein to test wider membership's opinion when a permanent member uses its veto in the Security Council. Additionally, it highlights criticism faced by the United States for its vetoes on Gaza and Israel resolutions, emphasizing the importance of objective interpretation of the rule of law in the General Assembly.
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