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what are they bombing yemen for?
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I'm talking about the UN.
You're talking about the UN Security Council, which is just one of many UN organs, ~~has the very limited purpose of preventing a war between the original nuclear powers~~, and yes, where the permanent members have veto powers.
They do not have veto powers in the general assembly, which is a much more important UN organ when it comes to international diplomacy.
The Security Council can veto acceptance of new member states. Don't try to tell me their vetos are limited to "preventing war between nuclear powers," their positions on the Security Council grant them significant power and influence over what the UN does.
~~The General Assembly with no veto powers is the deciding body.~~
~~They could act without a recommendation, as well.~~
You are just factually wrong about this.
Oh fuck. I was pretty sure about this, but never actually read the statutes.
Thanks for educating me, and refraining from the insults I deserve.
So I guess 5 nations do decide who gets into the Good Guy club. I admit I'm a bit disillusioned about this.
Tbf I think you're right about the general assembly recognizing them as an "observer state" that's not part of the UN without security council approval, which I wasn't aware of.