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The United Nations
On October 24 1945 fifty-one nations gathered to establish the United Nations Charter calling for international peace, security, and cooperation. ... Fifty-eight years later, the effectiveness of the United Nations is questioned by many. It is undeniable that this organization is vital to assure peace among nations around the world, but some people question the degree of success that it has.
Numerous other nations have joined the United Nations since its creation. ... All member nations are a part of the General Assembly and each have one vote. ... There are fifteen nations which compile the Security Council, five of which are permanent members. These members are Great Britain, France, Russia, China, and the United States, each with a veto power. ...
One of the major arguments regarding the United Nations concerns the permanent members, known as “the Big Five,” of the Security Council. ... The United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, stated that “[the Security Council] needs to be broadly representative of the international community as a whole.
Approximate Word count = 812
Approximate Pages = 3.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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