Quote by John Bolton

Just as the Security Council was largely irrelevant to the great struggle of the last half of the twentieth century - freedom against Communism - so too it is largely on the sidelines in our contemporary struggles against international terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

Just as the Security Council was largely irrelevant to the g

Summary

This quote suggests that the United Nations Security Council, which is meant to address global conflicts, has not played a significant role in two major struggles of recent history. The first struggle mentioned refers to the battle between freedom and Communism during the latter half of the twentieth century, implying that the Security Council was not influential in resolving or preventing these conflicts. The quote goes on to say that the Security Council is also not taking an active role in contemporary challenges such as combating international terrorism and the spread of weapons of mass destruction. Overall, the quote questions the efficacy of the Security Council in addressing crucial global issues.

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Freedom

By John Bolton

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