Modern Wars are becoming too complex for quick resolution — UN
The United Nations is finding it increasingly difficult to intervene effectively in armed conflicts due to deep divisions within the international community and the growing complexity of modern wars, Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Peacebuilding, told Ukrinform.
“Conflicts today are rarely limited to a confrontation between two sides and often escalate into broad regional crises,” DiCarlo said.
She explained that modern wars often begin as disputes between two states but quickly involve neighboring countries and numerous non-state actors. As more parties join a conflict, reaching a compromise and building lasting peace becomes increasingly challenging.
DiCarlo also highlighted the rapid development of weapons systems, which increases the destructive potential of wars and complicates diplomatic efforts. She noted that even during the Cold War, individual conflicts were often resolved more quickly because the confrontation between the two superpowers had clear channels of communication, which allowed agreements despite high tensions.
“Today’s world is characterised by a far more complex system of interests and a lack of common approaches to security,” she said.
