Growing US-China rivalry seen fueling UN paralysis amid virus crisisThe flag of the UN outside the New York headquarters of the world body, seen in a photo taken on September 23, 2019UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - For nearly a decade, the UN Security Council has been frequently paralyzed by Russia's obstinacy over the Syrian crisis. Today, however, it is the US-China rivalry that has infected a growing array of issues, according to officials and diplomats. "The last thing we need is another Cold War that would freeze again the Security Council." When we are humble, we should be united and in solidarity," he said, in remarks directed to members of the Security Council. He then made it abundantly clear that he had in mind the United States and China -- which as permanent Security Council members enjoy the veto power that greatly magnifies their influence.

Source: Bangkok Post May 31, 2020 02:15 UTC