The United Nations Is Based on the Principle That Its

question 18

Multiple Choice

The United Nations is based on the principle that its primary concern should be international peace and security.How has this principle changed over time?

• A) More and more issues are being defined as security issues,forcing the United Nations to intervene in domestic affairs.
• B) Because the United Nations has no army,while it was able to ensure the security of its members during the Cold War,it is no longer able to ensure the security of its member states.
• C) The United Nations has been unable to deal with criminals guilty of war crimes.
• D) The United Nations has refused to deal with new threats like terrorism.

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