Impact on UN

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Created by
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