OPINION:
Later this month, heads of state will gather at a meeting of the General Assembly of the United Nations to celebrate the body’s 80th anniversary. Two formidable challenges confronting the global community must be addressed in the wake of the more than 1.5 million people having lost their lives or been wounded. These include the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, and both should be addressed by world leaders attending the U.N. General Assembly during the last week of September.
Why must the U.N. address these conflicts? At best, in both instances, the loss of life, displacement of people, injuries to children, deprivation of food, torture and abuse are contrary to what is acceptable behavior. At worst, these conflicts could expand regionally and even globally. The annual U.N. meeting provides a platform for countries to come together to denounce unacceptable actions. Media attention could reignite discourse to resolve these two conflicts.
JOHN WEAVER
Professor, intelligence analysis
York College
York, Pennsylvania
TOM RØSETH
Associate professor, intelligence studies
Norwegian Defence University College
Oslo, Norway
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