THE ROLE OF THE UNITED NATIONS IN ENSURING MODERN GLOBAL SECURITY

Abstract

Since the day it was founded, the United Nations (UN) has been criticized only for fulfilling the wishes of the great powers in the international system, rather than realizing its founding purpose in its Charter. The effects of the great powers, especially the permanent members of the Security Council, and the dependence of the organization on these powers in the functioning of the UN system -sometimes its dysfunctionalness- justify these criticisms. It cannot be argued that the UN does not reflect the interests of the states that led its establishment and contributed to its functions. However, in this context, the superficial criticisms of the UN System based only on the concept of "interest" cause the deeper functions of this organization to be overlooked in the international system. As it is known, the pandemic that the world faced in early 2020 has a serious impact on the social and economic spheres of the global approach. Thus, the irreplaceable role of the UN is important. Most of the research in this area is aimed at overcoming the current stagnation; some researchers are trying to explain the causes of the pandemic, while others are looking for direct solutions. It is important to study the future features of the global pandemic in ensuring peace and security in the international arena.