Political scientist Dr. Emily Wong argues that the United Nations has failed at its core mission of preventing war and maintaining international peace.
Which performance evaluation would best support Wong's failure claim?
The UN has many members
Some peacekeeping occurred
Major wars (Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Syria, Ukraine) proceeded despite UN opposition; Security Council vetoes blocked intervention in genocides; and great powers act unilaterally without consequence—the core enforcement mechanism has never functioned for major conflicts
International relations is complex
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. Failed prevention of major wars + blocked interventions + unilateral action proves mechanism failure.
💡 Strategy: Organizational failure claims need evidence of failure on the claimed core mission.