The U.N. has been so disappointing to date on the whole Rwanda issue that despite the people they've sent through, and I have no doubt their competence, in the end, the decision is going to be made by other people and not by them. Tony Greig competencedatedecision share on social
The U.N. is capable of endless process and mindless psychobabble, but as far as getting the job done on the ground, I just don't see them doing it. Peter T. King capableendlessgrind Change image and share on social
The U.N. is one of many competitors in a marketplace of global problem solving. John Bolton competitorglobalmarketplace Change image and share on social
The U.N. is worse than disaster. The U.N. creates conflicts. Look at the disgraceful U.N. Human Rights Council: It transmits norms which are harmful, anti-liberty and anti-Semitic, among other things. The world would be better off in its absence. Charles Krauthammer absenceantibadly share on social
The U.N. might not be the most luxurious place to work, but it certainly is one of the most important places in the world. Ban Ki-moon importantluxuriousplace Change image and share on social
The U.N. Population Fund has a maternal health program in some Cameroon hospitals, but it doesn't operate in this region. It's difficult to expand, because President Bush has cut funding. Nicholas D. Kristof bushcamerooncut Change image and share on social
The U.N.'s current projection is that humanity will number 9.3 billion individuals in 2050 and then hit 10.1 billion by 2100. Meanwhile, our energy resources are dwindling, and droughts threaten our food supplies. Annalee Newitz billioncurrentdrought share on social
The U.N.'s humanitarian agencies rely on charitable donations from the public as well as the generosity of governments to continue their lifesaving work in response to natural disasters, armed conflicts and other emergencies. Ban Ki-moon agencyarmcharitable share on social
The U.N.'s impartiality allows it to negotiate and operate in some of the toughest places in the world. And time and again, studies have shown that U.N. peacekeeping is far more effective and done with far less money than what any government can do on its own. Ban Ki-moon effectivegovernmentimpartiality share on social
