The U.S. & the UN.

• Author: Breen, Steve
• Position: Cartoon analysis - Brief Article

The U.S., a founding member of UN in 1945, has hade a tense relationship with the organization in recent years. Study this political cartoon and answer the questions at right.

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ANALYZE THE CARTOON

1. What does the cartoon suggest about how some critics view the United Nations?

2. The article " A Love-Hate Affair" identifies the man with the weed killer. Who is he?

3. Which of the following views of the UN do you think the cartoon portrays? "The UN is beyond redemption." "The UN needs to be reformed."

4. The cartoon suggests bureaucracy is a problem in the UN. What does that mean, and how might it be related to the other problems shown?

   Answers will vary, but should include some of the following ideas:

1. Critics believe the UN has some serious...