STOPPING WORLD CONFLICT AND THE THE ILLEGAL FLOW OF ARMS
What is it about some people in many World Regions that makes them want to take up arms and revert to violence and destruction to settle their differences? What makes them want to force change through conflict ? Why are they prepared to accept the destruction of homes civilians and their Society like in Syria ?
Most Religions in the World, whether you believe in God, Buddha, Islam and Allah or preach other life after death versions or atheism - preach Love, Order, Respect, Family Unity, Understanding and Peace. In other words, To Live Life in a Civilised Manner. Civilisation is based on moral principles not killing of human beings.
Why then do we have in the World today such carnage ?
Who supplies weapons to people who have a grievance ?
Are there any solutions?
I am an ordinary British Citizen and I confess - I do not have solutions to all the conflicts. I wish I did.
However, on the positive side, I have one practical suggestion -
The United Nations should try and identify all the Arms Manufacturers in the World. All Member States in the UN should be obliged to search and check for Manufacturers of weapons however large or small including bucket shop manufacturers in third world countries.
All arms / weapons manufacturing is BANNED and will be ILLEGAL unless the manufacturer has a United Nations PERMIT and is regularly monitored and checked.
Obviously, weapons for self defence must be allowed but only to legitimate Governments who are Members of the UN. But, who are the legitimate Governments ?
This is the big challenge. Should a Big Power be allowed to supply arms to an opposition who do not like their Government ?
No is the answer. Peaceful solutions may take time but the outcome is better than winning and leaving your Country in ruins with millions of its citizens dead like in Syria.
We either strive harder to make the United Nations work or we allow death,fear and destruction to destroy Civilisation. It is a question of Civilisation or Anarchy. I prefer Civilisation.
However, here is the big problem - CORRUPTION.
Is there a solution? Yes.
Recognised UN Agencies after vetting supported by Observers from Decent, Peace loving Nations should do the checking.
I know some Nations will cheat but surely the World can try and stop the constant flow of arms and weapons ?
Third Parties who sell arms against the approval of the UN should face lengthy jail sentences.
If this dangerous flow of weapons is stopped, so MIGHT conflict.
After World War 2, the United Nation Charter seemed to be the panacea to stop armed conflict.
I certainly believed it would. How wrong was I ? Korea, Egypt, Israel, Vietnam, Iraq, Syria. Ukraine and many many more. A terrible legacy. When will it stop ? How can it stop ?
Member States of the United Nations must start again to respect The United Nations Charter.
The General Assembly and the Security Council must reaffirm their support of and PRACTISE of The UN Charter.
Am I a dreamer ? No. We must find some peaceful solution.
Does anyone have a better idea ?
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