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UNGA Annual Meeting 2024: Key Issues Dominating the Global Agenda

The annual meeting of the UNGA is happening right now in New York. Top of the agenda tabled before the meeting are:  Afghanistan: No relief in sight for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, higher education for women and girls since the Taliban takeover from a democratically elected government three years ago. Ukraine: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war in the East started three years ago. No likelihood of a peaceful resolution in the future with Russia acting as a roadblock in the UNSC. Zelensky on a week-long visit to discuss a "victory plan" for Ukraine from the Russian aggression.  

United Nations Security Council (UNSC): A veto power given to five permanent members of the UN; the pros and cons impacting a conflict

As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, the United States holds a unique position in international affairs. This position comes with great responsibility, including the ability to veto any resolution that is presented to the council. While this power can be a double-edged sword, it is essential for the US to exercise due diligence before vetoing a resolution for a ceasefire. Due diligence refers to the thorough and careful investigation and evaluation of a situation before making a decision. In the context of UN resolutions, due diligence involves analyzing the facts and circumstances surrounding a conflict, understanding the implications of a ceasefire, and assessing the potential consequences of vetoing a resolution. The US must consider several factors before deciding to veto a resolution for a ceasefire. Firstly, it must determine whether the proposed ceasefire is in the best interests of the United States and its allies. This involves evaluating the potential...

UNSC: AI poses risks in the future?

In my opinion I think we have begun this discussion on a negative note and that is the one reason why we have to fear AI. Other than that had we started a discussion on AI on a more positive tone we could have been able to arrive at more answers and solutions than just how to harness the potential of AI for your ill self interests. This shows that as a group and a big body we were not interested in harnessing the potential of AI for more beneficial aspects which only someone with an affordability to spend huge amounts of money is capable. Compare that to someone who wants to use AI for destructive purpose. Hence, the initiative by the UK Foreign Secretary Mr. James Cleverly is by itself by default he is suggests to support the use of AI instead of a more positive and beneficial purpose to deviate from the goal going with that purpose. Finally we have to begin on a more positive note rather than on a more threatening and negative note. Hence, it is meaningful to start rather than an ope...