# As major powers act unilaterally, experts say UN faces crisis in New York

https://mins.news/en/item/71245

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-23 19:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/23/as-major-powers-act-unilaterally-experts-say-un-faces-crisis-in-new-york?traffic_source=rss

> As leaders gather for the 81st UN General Assembly, experts warn that the UN is facing an existential crisis over funding, relevance and Security Council deadlock. Vetoes by major powers have hampered responses to conflicts including Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, Myanmar and Iran, though the assembly remains the only forum where all 193 members have equal standing.

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