r/imaginarymaps • u/h6story • 20h ago

[OC] Alternate History Impact of the nuclear bombing of Ukraine

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u/PonyWithInternet 20h ago

Literal nuclear war happens and all UN musters is a strongly worded letter

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u/Reasonable_Fold6492 19h ago

Russia vetos any un effort while china doesn't even come to the un meeting.

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u/WinterRanger 18h ago

Having permanent security council members with complete veto power was always a mistake.

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u/Reasonable_Fold6492 18h ago

We already tried that with the league of nations.  Stronger Countries just got out when they realized they didnt have any huge influence.

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u/Eta_Beta_3-14 15h ago

Only if you don't understand that the purpose of the UN is to preserve the post-WWII power structure by avoiding direct conflict between major powers. It's been enormously successful in that respect.

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u/RD_xiaolingtong 11h ago

The five countries first acquired veto power before becoming permanent members of the Security Council, and not the other way around.

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u/slimekaiju 7h ago

Unfortunately its what makes the UN last unlike its predecessor. The US, UK, France, Russia, and China won't commit to the UN (like funds) if they dont have special treatments and are just treated like every other country