Impact on UN

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    elizabeth .

    Cards (3)

    • Reputation
      Blamed by some for not stopping USA/BR invasion of Iraq
      Accused of being corrupt as they didn't have control over the members anymore
      Side-lined by the USA
      UN's reputation had been damaged
    • Methods
      Unable to take collective action due to security council being divided
      Methods had ultimately failed
      Harsh sanctions put in place did nothing to stop government and only hurt Iraqi people
      Arms inspection team were frustrated by Saddam Hussein
      Unauthorised invasion by USA + BR led to war breaking out in 2003
    • Resolution 1483

      Appointed special representative to see to the rebuilding of Iraq
      Limited sanctions against Iraq
      Established the USA+BR as occupying powers in Iraq