Program: What power does the UN hold if volatile leaders keep ignoring it?

Financial woes, global conflicts, and world leaders who act like the rules don’t apply. The United Nations is at crisis point. So, 80 years since its creation, is the UN still relevant? And how might we fix it? 

This week, we’re unpacking what the organisation actually does, how it holds countries accountable, and why President Donald Trump is threatening to slash funding.  

Guest: Antony Funnell, host of Future Tense.

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If you liked this, check out our episode on how long President Donald Trump can keep ignoring the law. For more about the significance of recognising a Palestinian state, head to The Law Report. 

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