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What America forgets about the UN

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A February 2026 analysis argues the U.S. increasingly dismisses the UN’s role in global governance, viewing it as ineffective despite its historical influence in shaping post-WWII multilateralism and preventing major-power conflicts. The piece highlights how Washington’s unilateral actions—like bypassing UN approval for military interventions—undermine the institution’s legitimacy, even as rivals like China expand their UN engagement to reshape norms. Critics note the U.S. selectively leverages the UN when convenient, such as on climate accords or sanctions, while ignoring it in areas like Middle East policy, creating perceptions of hypocrisy. The article warns that eroding U.S. commitment risks ceding UN leadership to adversaries, accelerating a shift toward a multipolar order where alternative alliances like BRICS gain diplomatic ground. Experts urge reforming the UN’s outdated structures but caution that U.S. disengagement could accelerate the decline of Western-led institutions, leaving a vacuum in global crisis management.
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