But it is important to observe that when Europe or the United Nations impose sanctions that are supposed to be aimed against a certain regime, usually generally millions of people end up being directly punished.
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The shock caused by the September 11 events has also lead to a thorough reflection on the existing disparity between rich and poor countries, on the misery of populations of the South.
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The United States, with its efficient technologies for gathering and broadcasting information, has shown that it is vulnerable to fanatical groups.
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The introduction of political pluralism often quickly led to bad results.
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This decision reminds us that the threats and challenges encountered by our world require collective responses, ... The UN is the bedrock and the indispensable tool for building a system which is multilateral and effective.
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It is important to stress: Africa is also a victim of the September 11 attacks.
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