[Moneyguy1]

Whereas I think that the situation in some aras of the world needs adjustment, and there are horrible things going on, I wonder just how much one "Superpower" can do. Granted, the UN is far from perfect, and like most organizations that do not progress, has grown more toothless and senile. But, it is a base upon which to build.

I remember the series "Babylon 5" which was a futuristic allogory of international (in the case of the series interspecies) intrigue. Failure after failure, but small progresses that added up over time.

To completely trash the UN would lead to a situation of even increased isolation in the world, creating more distrust and suspicion. Kind of like tossing out the baby with the bathwater.

Remember the Arab proverb: Keep your friends close, and your enemies even closer".

And, as hard as it is to swallow sometimes, true change in a country starts from within, not from the outside. The people themselves, (like a twelve stepper does but in this case collectively, you get the idea), must reach their ultimate low and then act; the point where there is nothing more to lose. It is not bloodless, it is not easy, and it is not instant. Aid can be given, but the "revolt" must be theirs. Ownership of the operation by the residents of the area is important.