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GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution

Supreme Court, United Nations—What Next for Free Speech, the Free World? | GoodFellows: John H. Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, Eugene Volokh, and Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution

Sep 26, 2023
Eugene Volokh, First Amendment law professor at UCLA, joins Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson and John Cochrane to discuss free speech in the Information Age, the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, corrupt practices in college admissions, challenges of the United Nations, rearming after a future war, dress code and tipping in politics, and the difference between historians and amateurs.
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  • The United Nations' limitations and paralysis in addressing aggression and global issues highlight the need for new platforms and alliances in geopolitics.
  • The International Monetary Fund's shift towards climate finance raises concerns about its effectiveness in fulfilling its original purpose of macroeconomic stability.

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The Limitations of the United Nations

The United Nations, despite its aspirations of peace, dignity, and equality, has proven to be a flawed and ineffective institution. With arbitrary lines drawn and veto powers in the hands of a few powerful nations, the UN is often paralyzed in addressing aggression and global issues. Its inability to take strong action during crises, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlights its limitations. As a result, new platforms and alliances, such as NATO, have become more influential in geopolitics and addressing international conflicts.

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