Question

Which among the following statements is wrong about the contemporary world order?

a. There is an absence of world government, which could regulate the State’s behaviour.
b. The US is the predominant player in world affairs.
c. States are using force against one another.
d. States, which violate international law, are severely punished by the UN.

Answer 1

The statement given in option D is incorrect.

Explanation

While the UN may act as a moral restraint on the acts of nation states, its credibility has been severely challenged and eroded in the context of taking tough stands against countries violating international law. The US invasion in Iraq challenged the UN’s very existence. Similarly, the UN has only been able to deploy observers and has not taken any tough stand. In this regard, we may also cite the example of the Israel-Palestine conflict.