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Is the United Nations still relevant?
Ian Explains: Is the United Nations Still Relevant? | GZERO World
September 24, 2020
Born in the ashes of World War II, the United Nations now marks its 75th anniversary amid another global crisis. But is the world ready to come together today as it did decades ago? Ian Bremmer offers a brief history of the organization, and some memorable moments from years gone by, as the UN's 193 member states gather virtually for the 2020 General Assembly.
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