MissBlossom What if the nations all got together and started some kind of league, through which they could promote world peace?

It would be a beginning. The biggest barrier to getting anything sensible done is unanimity. Since, for example, in the Security Council each of the permanent members has a veto, no action will ever be taken if one of the powers represented is involved in the conflict.
I think binding decisions and sanctions should be decided by a two-thirds majority.

      Joh I mean, that is less of a design feature and more of a recognition of the realities. If Russia says nyet to a UN measure, with or without a legal veto, what do you think is going to happen? Precisely what is happening now. America's friends will be mad at Russia, Russia's friends will not give a damn and China will do whatever suits their plans best. Changing the UN laws has absolutely no effect because the UN has no power to enforce them without the cooperation of its members.

          youdontknowme I agree with you but it would have an different impression as now. I suppose it will not make a big difference but they could not any longer pretend they are the victim and it is only self-defence.

            These organisqtion are (and were) for nothing. premiss good and rules keeping people. And they cant deal with bad boys...

            curious Hate to burst your bubble, but all that has from the beginning always been about power and influence, never about world peace.

            No bubble to burst. I was making a cynical little joke, like "here we go again." :⁠-⁠\

              You would think the "league of nations" reference would have made that obvious.

              maybe (and now just an idea), the UN could be replaced by a democratically elected peace committee

                Angelina
                The issue is, that we are stuck in a situation with no way out.
                The United Nations Assembly is not the problem. Unfortunately this is effectively just a place to talk. All UN member states are represented etc, but it is completely without power.
                Power is in the UN Security Council, only here binding resolutions about sanctions etc can be made.
                And only the security council has the power to abolish itself to allow a replacement by something else.
                Now, if you are one of the permanent members with veto power, why would you ever give up that power to allow the security council to be replaced by something where you will most definitely have less power and influence?

                    curious And even if we could come up with a replacement outside of the existing UN treaties, what good would it do? The UNSC has no power other than the one granted by its members. As much as it declares its resolutions binding, the only thing that enforces them is the fact that five of the economically and militarily strongest nations either agree with them or at least accept them.

                      Please discuss politics in political topics only

                        Laura
                        This is "Just chatting", an off topic thread.
                        So what exactly is the problem you have with that discussion here? Isn't "just chatting" about random topics that come up what this thread is all about?

                            curious Isn't "just chatting" about random topics that come up what this thread is all about?

                            Politics is a special case and should be separated from the mainstream discussions

                                Laura Politics is a special case and should be separated from the mainstream discussions

                                Excellent.

                                  curious

                                  i agree with you and that is exactly why i am in favour of a committee made up of people from different countries who, through elections, are given the authority to make decisions and can also enforce them.
                                  PS: i think @Laura is right, we shouldn't talk about politics here, does anyone have any tips for back pain? as i've been sitting a lot the last few days i'd be grateful for help.

                                      Angelina
                                      There are lots of different reasons and types of backpain.
                                      I probably could help you but once I have examined you and know what's the cause. Only problem : that does not work online.

                                          curious There are lots of different reasons and types of backpain.

                                          True. I've had good luck with lower back pain from sitting studying by doing weight-bearing exercises in the gym to strengthen the muscles. Might sound counterintuitive to start lifting when something hurts but it has helped.

                                            With young people, most frequent reasons for backpain are in my experience:
                                            1) Muscle tensions (reason for that is frequently back muscles not strong enough so the start to get into a constant state of tension when "overused".
                                            2) Bloackage in the illio-sacral-joints

                                            In both cases exercises are the best treatment.

                                            Disc prolapse or something even more serious are absolute rarities in the age group under 30 if there are no very specific risk factors (e. g. i.v. drug users have a higher risk of a serious condition called spondylodiscitis).

                                              Sin

                                              thank you, very interesting 🙂

                                              curious I probably could help you but once I have examined you and know what's the cause. Only problem : that does not work online.

                                              yes, so my pain is in the lower left and that is after sitting for a long time (about 4 hours). i know it is difficult online, i am just asking for some general tips.

                                              curious 1) Muscle tensions (reason for that is frequently back muscles not strong enough so the start to get into a constant state of tension when "overused".

                                              that can be, the last few days i've been feeling quite tense in general, it's also due to the stress.

                                                    6 days later

                                                    Tour de France is back. Starting in SPAIN this morning an hour ago New York time. Such a beautiful thing visually.