In the euphoria after the Cold War, there was a misplaced notion that the UN could solve every problem anywhere.
No state should be allowed to profess partnership with the global coalition against terror, while continuing to aid, abet and sponsor terrorism.
We hope the world will act in the spirit of enlightened self-interest.
There was an implicit conviction that the UN would be stronger than the sum of its constituent member-states.
Global interdependence today means that economic disasters in developing countries could create a backlash on developed countries.
The reality is that international institutions like the UN can only be as effective as its members allow it to be.
Our nuclear weapons are meant purely as a deterrent against nuclear adventure by an adversary.
You can change friends but not neighbours.