Global Crises Expose Limits of UN's Ability to Solve World's Biggest Problems

War in Ukraine and other global crises show the UN's limitations in solving major world problems.
Countries like India, Brazil, and China are looking beyond the UN to groups like BRICS to reshape global governance.
The UN has been paralyzed by divisions among major powers on the Security Council.
The US acknowledges the need for UN reform but its influence is diminished under recent administrations.
Developing nations feel let down by the UN's handling of COVID vaccines and climate change.

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