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UN-doing the United Nations: Can its next chief fix a system under strain?

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What happened

Created in 1945 after two devastating world wars, the United Nations was designed to prevent another global catastrophe, provide a forum where countries could resolve disputes and give weaker countries a voice in an international system.

Key facts

  • Created in 1945 after two devastating world wars, the United Nations was designed to prevent another global catastrophe, provide a forum where countries could resolve disputes and give weaker countries a voice in an international system.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:38:21 UTC.

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