There are major powers in our world and one of the biggest and powerful states is the U.S.A., The large concept of the world’s issues and many countries’s foreign policies are shaped by U.S.A.’s network and national-international policies. Sometimes this reflection is like the butterfly effect and changes one region’s life, map, balance… Now we look to today’s global politics and what is the U.S.A.’s reflection on this.

International Law

As we know worst year in the world was 1945, with over 38 million civilians dead in the 2nd world War. After these dark days to make the power balanced and stop the anomalous war the world’s major states built the United Nations. In the modern world’s history, it was denied before in the first world as the “League of Nations” but unfortunately it has been an unsuccessful attempt and cannot solve any problem. Because of that several years later the second world war started. In today’s agenda, the most threatening topic is the third world war, first of all, we assume this never going to be real and that peace will be undefeated. But after the Second World War, the conflict continued in different regions: Asia, the Middle East, and East Europe. In this situation, people and administrations of states waiting for a solution which comes from the United Nations. Let’s see what is the U.N.’s structure;

The stated purpose of the United Nations (UN) is quite diverse and comprehensive, as articulated in its written documents. The organization declares its fundamental objectives as maintaining international peace and security, promoting international cooperation, respecting human rights, fostering economic development, and ensuring harmony in international relations. In the articles published by the UN, steps to prevent wars and resolve conflicts are outlined alongside the mandate to maintain peace and security. In this context, we will examine instances such as the Rwandan Genocide, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and the Israel-Palestine conflict, where the UN’s ineffectiveness is evident due to silence and almost no intervention.

Additionally, the UN states in its published materials that it will undertake mediation tasks to reduce hostilities in international relations and promote diplomatic solutions. In pursuit of promoting respect for human rights and protecting them, the UN has established various human rights conventions and bodies. While the UN works globally to achieve the universal acceptance and protection of human rights, its main centre of activity is the founding states and the European Union, which seek to maintain their status quo.

Since 1945, conflicts have persisted almost continuously in countries, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, leading to significant challenges for hundreds of thousands of people in meeting basic needs such as shelter, clean water, and food. Millions have been displaced or forced to migrate. In the Rwandan Genocide alone, 3 million people were displaced, 300,000 women were subjected to sexual violence, and over 100,000 children were left orphaned. These are the survivors of wars and massacres.

Another aspect is the UN’s aim for economic development and sustainable development, encouraging collaboration among member countries. However, despite the lack of intervention in cases of genocide and war mentioned above, no measures have been taken during or after these processes to prevent future problems or provide economic assistance that could change the course of the country.

The economic steps and development programs of the UN include reducing poverty, education, healthcare, and meeting basic humanitarian needs. Lastly, the UN assumes the responsibility of ensuring harmony in international relations. It pledges to support the peaceful resolution of inter-country disputes and promote international law. However, in glaring instances like the Ukraine-Russia War, the UN remained in the background.

In summary, the United Nations works to bring the international community together to address and solve global problems within the framework of all these objectives. The UN encourages collaboration on peace, security, human rights, and sustainable development worldwide, aiming to guide the international community towards a better future.

The critical provisions of the United Nations Charter include some fundamental articles. Some of these important articles are as follows:

1. Peace and Security: The primary purpose of the UN Charter is to preserve international peace and security. To achieve this, the Charter emphasizes the peaceful resolution of armed conflicts between member states and assigns a mediation role to the UN in resolving international conflicts. The Charter underscores the equality of all member states, recognizing and safeguarding their sovereignty and independence against any intervention.
2.  Human Rights: The Charter promotes respect for human rights and urges all member states to protect these rights.
3.  Disarmament: The Charter recommends disarmament and advocates the use of weapons solely for national and international security. The goal is to limit armament and prioritize peaceful solutions to conflicts.
4.  Economic Cooperation: The Charter encourages member states to engage in economic cooperation, setting economic and social development goals and proposing collaboration to increase the prosperity of member states.
5.  Security Council: The UN Security Council plays a critical role in maintaining international peace and security. The Council has the authority to authorize peacekeeping operations, implement sanctions, and resolve conflicts. It consists of five permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and ten non-permanent members.
6.  Cooperation and Diplomacy: The UN Charter suggests cooperation and peaceful resolution of issues among member states. The use of armed force is recommended only as a last resort.

These articles contain essential provisions reflecting the fundamental principles and objectives of the United Nations. The UN Charter provides a significant framework for peace, security, and cooperation worldwide.

In the United Nations, 5 state has a veto right: the U.S.A., and Russia. China, France, and England, this structure signed big success in many different areas but some of the problems are still waiting as a balls-up; Middle Eastern countries and unstable situations, Ukraine-Russia War, big economic crises, environmental crisis, climate change, inadequate water resources.. It seems we are in the last peaceful years if the big organizations don’t take any steps about the world’s future because this time the crises will not just affect the some regions it will change the whole world’s fair.

In conclusion, the influence of major powers, particularly the United States, significantly shapes global issues and foreign policies. The United Nations, established after World War II, aims to maintain peace, security, and promote economic cooperation and human rights. However, its effectiveness is questioned in conflicts like the Rwandan Genocide and the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Despite the UN’s agenda for economic development, many post-conflict nations face ongoing challenges, such as displacement and resource scarcity. Contemporary issues like the Ukraine-Russia War, economic crises, and environmental threats underscore the need for a proactive global approach.

While the UN Charter outlines critical provisions, including a Security Council with veto powers held by major states, urgent action is required to address current challenges comprehensively. The international community’s commitment to diplomacy, conflict resolution, and sustainable development is crucial for securing a fair and peaceful future worldwide. Failure to do so may jeopardize the hard-won peace of recent years, affecting not just specific regions but the entire world.