Able Quote by Dag Hammarskjold
“It is not the Soviet Union or indeed any other big Powers who need the United Nations for their protection. It is all the others. In this sense, the Organization is first of all their Organization and I deeply believe in the wisdom with which they will be able to use it and guide it. I shall remain in my post during the term of my office as a servant of the Organization in the interests of all those other nations, as long as they wish me to do so.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1953, Dag Hammarskjold
Emphasizes that the UN protects smaller nations, not major powers
In simple terms: UN serves smaller nations
Key Takeaway
Support smaller nations through collective security
Themes
international relations
peacekeeping
sovereignty
Mood
formal
political
Type
diplomatic
institutional
When to use this quote
- diplomatic negotiations
- humanitarian missions
- policy advocacy
- international law
Key Concepts
Collective security
global governance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can the UN better serve vulnerable nations?
- What challenges arise when major powers dominate?
A Different Perspective
Power dynamics may limit effectiveness
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