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United Nations Charter (1945) - Part 2: 50 Nations, One Challenge
In 1945, representatives from 50 nations gathered in San Francisco to shape a new global framework for peace. Behind closed doors, delegates debated the structure, authority, and future role of what would become the United Nations. In this episode, we examine the negotiations that defined the UN Charter, from the controversial veto power of the Security Council to the first global commitments to human rights and international cooperation. Could these compromises truly support lasting peace, or would competing national interests undermine the new world order?
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