Posted on Mar 2, 2022
United Nations Command > History > 1950-1953: Korean War (Active Conflict)
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Given what's going on in Ukraine I thought it might be interesting to look at the UN time-line for getting involved in Korea. We don't seem to be at the point share UN committed forces then yet, but the situation in Ukraine seems to be exactly what the UN was created for. I'm not sure who would be the lead of those forces today though.
United Nations Command > History > 1950-1953: Korean War (Active Conflict)
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Good historical look back. Not sure there is the will to do that today and you are right about the leadership role. Not sure who would step forward to do it.
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The UN is basically toothless when it comes to the Security Council.
https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/voting-system
https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/voting-system
Voting System | United Nations Security Council
Vote and Majority Required Article 27 of the UN Charter states that: Each member of the Security Council shall have one vote. Decisions of the Security Council on procedural matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of nine members. Decisions of the Security Council on all other matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of nine members including the concurring votes of
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