The world at large seems to have become highly skeptical of the nuclear disarmament resolution passed during the latest series of U.N. meetings, and truthfully that skepticism is well placed. The resolution was passed as a token gesture, in effect declaring an empty intention that no country has any real incentive to follow through with – it's only natural that such a motion would pass unanimously. No one stands with any real reason to oppose it.
As a result, the general reaction is as it should be. The U.N. has no enforcement power, and virtually all of the most influential countries (particularly those in the Security Council) have already professed to having no intentions to alter their nuclear programs in any way. However, although some skepticism truly is warranted, there is a lot that is positive to say about the U.N.'s recent decision.
At the risk of sounding overly optimistic, though, I believe that it should be relatively clear that this represents a major change in the international community, and a firm step in the correct direction. A completely nuclear-free world may be nothing more than the naive dream of a strict idealist, but this type of action represents an important normative shift.
If resolutions like this are passed, regardless of the actual effectiveness of the measure, it sends a signal that the community is in favor of nuclear disarmament. This in turn gradually creates social and political pressure through assorted soft power means, and eventually may hold enough sway over countries to move towards an actualization of that goal.
In any case, it would be a lie to suggest that disarmament is in our near future, but this resolution is an important first step on a long and twisting political path, and the first step is often the most difficult to take.
I think it's foolish to assume that such a resolution would do any good. After all, most of us sleep well knowing that the U.S. has the nuclear power to protect the country.
Because if a country like Iran does have the ability to produce nuclear weapons, then a resolution like this against them is laughable.
But you made a great point: The U.N. doesn't enforce their own resolutions, which has caused many countries and their people hardships, sadness and death.
I think it is extremely laughable that our governments in a time when people are starving and loosing their homes should waste tax payer money debating nuclear weapons.
The nuclear weapon that will be exploded in America will not come from any of the countries that are setting at the debate.
It will come from either an outside terrorist group or from within America and there will be no way to stop it, it will just happen like 911 I think American government should stop wasting time fixing the world and concentrate on America.
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Because if a country like Iran does have the ability to produce nuclear weapons, then a resolution like this against them is laughable.
But you made a great point: The U.N. doesn't enforce their own resolutions, which has caused many countries and their people hardships, sadness and death.