> Dare to dream! I can't think of any "reasonably" likely scenario how that could come about, but maybe I lack imagination.
Its definitely unlikely in the near future, though it will die eventually and likely will happen quickly. I don't see many ways that happens soon, though depending how serious UN member states actually consider the war in Gaza, they could walk away seeing either how useless the UN is when one state can veto or when it becomes clear that a UN without teeth is only useful during times of peace.
I think one overlooked aspect of the UN is that it’s a way to gather a lot of diplomacy in one place. A constant mingling opportunity, if you will. As ugly as it is, still seems valuable to me. Therefore I don’t think it will be easily abolished.
Its one of those things with history that I always wonder about. Was a similar sentiment common shortly before the League of Nations fell apart?
I also don't expect the UN to dissolve anytime soon, but I can't really put any reasoning behind that other than it feeling crazy to think the UN could be gone tomorrow or 6 months from now.
Presumably, if enough nations take real issue with Israel's war they could get frustrated enough with political roadblocks and general lack of accountability and enforcement that they decide to walk away. If a few walk it may not take much for it to quietly slip away.
Its definitely unlikely in the near future, though it will die eventually and likely will happen quickly. I don't see many ways that happens soon, though depending how serious UN member states actually consider the war in Gaza, they could walk away seeing either how useless the UN is when one state can veto or when it becomes clear that a UN without teeth is only useful during times of peace.