Even at their least powerful and even when targeted solely at military objectives, nuclear weapons are still inherently unlawful, indiscriminate and inhumane.
The United Nations’ ability to carry out its mission has been severely constrained in recent years by its member states. And many of its agencies are now facing funding shortages that could severely curtail their work. In fact, multilateralism of all stripes is under strain, from the International Criminal Court to the World Trade Organization.
