Richard A. Falk - As matters now stand, the veto seems inappropriate, given the absence of an

As matters now stand, the veto seems inappropriate, given the absence of any deep ideological split between major states, and definitely constrains the war-prevention mission of the UN. Similarly, the present permanent five are out of touch with geopolitical realities, and constitute a remnant of a West-centric world order, casting a shadow of illegitimacy across the activities of the most important organ of global policymaking in the UN System.

- Richard A. Falk

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topic: War, Reality, Order, Veto, Geopolitical, Constrain