Dipnote Comments - You are Following Comments for International Organizations: The Collective Power of Multilateral Affairs http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/site/index/ en U.S. Department of State 2009-11-20T23:01:01+00:00 Zharkov has posted a new comment
One of the obvious problems with the UN is that it is seen by people of other nations as "working to advance American interests", rather than a place where member nations can work together to advance their own interests.

The UN should be a place where representatives of nations can meet to work out their problems without the U.S. becoming part of every solution.

The fact that the UN is located on American soil is enough to create suspicion that it exists primarily for advancing American interests, without anyone having to explicitly announce our intent to govern the world.

Does our government suffer from extreme ethnocentrism or are we willing to allow other countries to reach solutions of their own?

Do we have to "harmonize" America with Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa, or can we allow these regions to remain self-governing and far different from us in their cultures, languages, and laws?]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/collective_power_multilateral_affairs/ Wed Apr 15, 2009 Ron has posted a new comment
Yes! We Can!

Multi-lateralism.....reinvigorate the global conversation and strengthen the United Nations Charter. Engage member states in peaceful solutions to the problem's of We the People....Acheive the MDG's....]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/collective_power_multilateral_affairs/ Mon Apr 13, 2009 Patrick has posted a new comment
Hi, Esther Brimmer & Netizens.

Good luck with your new Job. You sound like you are a very good choice for Assistant Secertary of State. I liked what you wrote about the challenges of the United Nations, and how you look forward to working to improve the way our government works with other countries. Too further the security of, and stability of other people's nations . I also like C.Rice who is working with the UN, she is a very smart woman and you two should make a good team . I think the department is in good hands with You, furthering the United State's involvement around the world.

I think you have a bright future with the States Department.

.......Cya...Esther..have a great four years....Thanks for Posting ...]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/collective_power_multilateral_affairs/ Mon Apr 13, 2009