Question 3Throw light uponGS2GS1
Throw light upon the successes and failures of the United Nations as an organisation responsible for maintaining world peace. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
Introduction
The United Nations came into existence in 1945, with the aim of re-building post-war society and prevention of any future world wars.
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Main Body
Success of United Nations
1Bretton Woods Institution for re-building post-war economy i.e. World Bank & IMF.
2Global negotiating forum with all major world powers => conflict mitigation forum.
3Helped to mitigate several key regional conflicts we have: Palestine, Korean war, Yugoslavia etc.
4The united Nations security council => a key institution for discussion of global and regional threats.
Failures of United Nations
1Puppet in hands of countries with veto powers => No effective decision-making.
2Lack of representation in UNSC => permanent membership only for 5 countries.
3Failed to mitigate wave and humanitarian wars in violence eg: Russia - Ukraine; Israel-Hamas etc.
4Status-Quoist attitude => redundant to deal with changing power dynamics and new global challenges like climate change, poverty etc.
Therefore, there is a need for reforms of the bodies of United Nations, in order to keep it relevant to the changing needs of world order.
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Conclusion
Therefore, there is a need for reforms of the bodies of United Nations, in order to keep it relevant to the changing needs of world order.
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- Clearly identifies key UN institutions and their roles
- Provides specific examples of regional conflicts resolved
Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
Post-independence Consolidation
International Relations
Writing Stats
202
Total words
2
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