The organisation was set up to mediate state-to-state crises. But,from Isis to Boko Haram, global conflicts have changed and it’s no longer fit for purposeAs safe a place as any to witness the slow decline of the post-moment world war global “order” is the UN security council – whether they would let you in, and which they won’t. Don’t bother with that rarefied organ’s “public” meetings. None of its real diplomatic commerce is conducted in the open. Related: Seven key questions in 70 years of the UN security council Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com