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You can’t spell “dysfunction” without the UN

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Is There a Need for a Debate on the UN Security Council?

The UN should be able to override the veto of a permanent member in the Security Council if there's sufficient support. The resolution is non-binding and nothing prevents the veto building power from declining to comment on its decision. A debate in the UN General Assembly would at least expand the range of countries that are discussing the veto, he says.

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