Fans Quote by Mary Robinson
“The UN may not be very effective but I am a fan of the idea of the United Nations. I have been there, I know the problems. To parody Winston Churchill: It is the worst system, except we don't have any other.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Climate Summit, 2015
The UN is flawed but essential; no better alternative exists.
In simple terms: UN imperfect but necessary.
Key Takeaway
Support improvement.
Themes
governance
global cooperation
imperfection
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- international negotiations
- NGO work
Key Concepts
Political realism
institutional theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can the UN be reformed?
- What alternatives could exist?
A Different Perspective
May discourage reform by accepting flaws.
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