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[quote=JCNILE123,263923]This is not entirely based on altruism. One look at the economies of the developing world shows that many of them are desperate for hard currency, and the $ 998 a month paid - at least in theory - by the UN for each soldier has been attractive.10 This fact has ruthlessly been exploited by some of the richer nations. The West has been under pressure from public opinion to intervene in parts of the world where it has no strategic interest, and has effectively hired mercenaries to do the fighting on its behalf. 
Peace-keeping operations most of the times are faced with the problems of insufficient funds. It happens because a majority of the 182 UN members do not pay their dues. The largest defaulter has been the United States. Pointing towards this fact Mr. Boutros Ghali, former Secretary-General UN, stated in 1992, ÔIt is precisely the failure of member states to meet their obligations that has caused the debilitating financial crisis the United Nations faces today.11 
In 1980, the United Nations owed $ 95.6 million in back dues to its regular budget, the day-to-day operating expenses of the Organization. In 1990, the debt had grown to $ 461.2 million.12 In 1997 United States alone owed $1 billion to the United Nations.13 
As indicated above, the developed world takes no interest in the UN-conducted peace-keeping operations particularly in the areas where its own interests are not perceived to be directly involved. This is ofcourse a deviation from the fundamental principles of the United Nations. All UN operations, humanitarians or otherwise, may always be participated with human and material resources by nations belonging to different columns, races and culture groups. Those blessed with the task of guiding the destiny of the world ought to lead from the front. 
The arrogance of power must give way to the power of reasoning. The world needs an order in which the UN is tailored to undertake peace-keeping operations to serve the cause of peace and not that of individual states. United Nations has still to find a solution to some perennial problems, the leading among them are the problems of Palestine and Kashmir. Newer ones are emerging too, the fresh example is that of Kosovo. These problems are demanding a real role played by the UN for the establishment of an enhanced peace in the areas. UN undoubtedly need more power and a firm determination. It is only that the problems spread in front of her could be redressed on permanent basis. Every nation-state of the world whether small or big, rich or poor need to cooperate with UN in her efforts in maintaining peace and tranquillity. 
No matter how much the UN is criticized for its so far performance, no sane person can fully deny the great services of this Organization for the betterment of humankind.[/quote]

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