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Aggression Quote by Samantha Power

“Changing the DNA of a large, multilateral organization such as the United Nations to deal effectively with modern threats is not easy. Indeed, when the United Nations was created in the wake of World War II, threats came almost exclusively from one state carrying out acts of aggression against…” quote by Samantha Power
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“Changing the DNA of a large, multilateral organization such as the United Nations to deal effectively with modern threats is not easy. Indeed, when the United Nations was created in the wake of World War II, threats came almost exclusively from one state carrying out acts of aggression against another.”

Samantha Power

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks on UN Reform, United Nations General Assembly, 2021

Transforming a massive, entrenched institution to address new, complex challenges is difficult because its original design targeted simpler, state‑centric threats.

In simple terms: Changing big old organizations for new problems is hard.

Key Takeaway

Adapt structures to current realities.

Themes

institutional change global governance security adaptation

Mood

cautious determined

Type

analytical strategic

When to use this quote

  • policy drafting
  • multinational negotiations
  • crisis response
  • capacity building

Key Concepts

systems thinking political will strategic reform

Questions to Reflect On

  • What structural changes are needed now?
  • How can member states align on modern threats?
A Different Perspective

Resistance from legacy interests can slow reform.

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