Blame Quote by Roméo Dallaire
“For most countries, serving the UN's objectives has never seemed worth even the smallest of risks. Member nations do not want a large, reputable, strong and independent United Nations, no matter their hypocritical pronouncements otherwise. What they want is a weak, beholden, indebted scapegoat of an organization, which they can blame for their failures or steal victories from.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Reform Critique, 2003
Many nations prefer a weakened UN they can control, rather than a strong, independent body that holds them accountable.
In simple terms: Countries want a pliable UN.
Key Takeaway
Support reforms for a truly independent UN.
Themes
politics
international relations
institutional power
sovereignty
accountability
Mood
cautious
strategic
Type
persuasive
analytical
When to use this quote
- UN negotiations
- diplomatic summits
- policy drafting
- international aid programs
Key Concepts
global governance
power dynamics
policy reform
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives could encourage nations to empower the UN?
- How can accountability be balanced with sovereignty?
A Different Perspective
A strong UN may threaten national interests.
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