United Nations
- organization
- global
Summary
The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1945 to promote international peace, security, and cooperation. Comprising 193 member states, the UN addresses global challenges through diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and international law.
Key Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
global legitimacy
diplomatic convening power
humanitarian coordination
norm-setting authority
Weaknesses
limited enforcement mechanisms
dependency on member state funding
bureaucratic inefficiencies
political divisions among members
Strategic Goals
The UN aims to maintain international peace and security, promote sustainable development, uphold human rights, deliver humanitarian aid, and uphold international law.
Current Leadership
António Guterres
Secretary-General
Amina J Mohammed
Deputy Secretary-General
Philémon Yang
President of the General Assembly