Does the UN contribute to world peace?

Question

How did it help bring world peace in the past?
And how has/will it affect the war in the Middle East and the problem on nuclear weapons?
Will it be able to recover its diminished influence?

Answer 1

By the time they argue over money, manpower and aid, the wars are over!
It is a total waste of time, and should be disbanded, or all the member countries need a good kick in the pants!

Answer 2

There should be no doubt about the role of United Nations for promoting world peace It is the responsibility of its members to make it strong and effective. Big powers are more interested in their commercial interest than world peace. On nuclear issue in the long run it will achieve some success. The point is that rules should be applicable to all members without any discrimination. War in Iraq was started without involving UN.
I strongly feel that it will be able to recover its diminished influence if rich countries extend their full co-operation.

Answer 3

It will be seen how the new Secretary General will manage Israel behaviour. When some persons neglect others, they are called usually hooligans and some measures are applied for other people were protected from some who imagine themselves superior.

A country, which even did not join the Treaty on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, which may ruin Lebanon for its economic domination in the region, will become soon a synonim of worst moral.

Answer 4

The UN is corrupt and has lost credibility. All of the members have their own agendas that often conflict with the "better good." I suggest shutting the place down and make the diplomats pay their parking tickets before we kick them out of the country.
The only time the UN did anything good was when the US lead the mission.