The UN has failed us on Gaza. We need to decolonize and radically reform it | Omar Barghouti
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The UN has been losing credibility and relevance, especially highlighted by its inaction as Israel perpetrates violence against Palestinians, showcasing significant hypocrisy in international relations.
The Indonesian foreign minister's remarks underline the urgency of addressing double standards in foreign policy, emphasizing that principles of the UN Charter must not be sacrificed on the altar of power.
The notion of herrenvolk democracy illustrates a disturbing reality in which western powers maintain democratic ideals for themselves while enforcing oppressive systems on marginalized groups.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s statement intimates that exclusion from the international order guarantees a position of vulnerability, reflecting a broader narrative of power dynamics in global politics.
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