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Discussing the future of the United Nations, renowned British scholar Martin Jacques notes that the U.S. has never been comfortable with the UN. For much of the postwar era, Washington has kept the organization at arm's length, Jacques said. With the UN headquartered in New York, the US has always retained the ability to exert pressure, including through visa-related restrictions, he noted.
Discussing the future of the United Nations, renowned British scholar Martin Jacques notes that the U.S. has never been comfortable with the UN. For much of the postwar era, Washington has kept the organization at arm's length, Jacques said. With the UN headquartered in New York, the US has always retained the ability to exert pressure, including through visa-related restrictions, he noted.