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“A world without the United Nations or with a paralyzed United Nations would be far more costly to all of us and far more dangerous to peace and stability.” quote by Richard Holbrooke
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“A world without the United Nations or with a paralyzed United Nations would be far more costly to all of us and far more dangerous to peace and stability.”

Richard Holbrooke

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A weakened UN increases global costs and threatens peace and stability.

In simple terms: Weak UN harms everyone and threatens peace.

Key Takeaway

Support a strong, effective UN.

Themes

international relations peace security

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • diplomacy
  • conflict prevention
  • budget negotiations

Key Concepts

global governance collective security cost‑benefit analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can member states be incentivized to strengthen the UN?
  • What are the risks of a paralyzed UN?
A Different Perspective

UN reforms can be slow and politically contested.

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