There is an interesting relevant history. Regarding the UN resolution 678 which justified the imperialist destruction and genocide of Iraq in the 90’s, the US pressured all members on the security council to support it. Even non-permanent members.

With America’s place in the world, not to mention Mr. Bush’s political future, riding on the outcome of the gulf crisis, the Administration never hesitated to let other nations know that their support for this resolution was vital to Washington, which would remember its friends, and its foes. Minutes after the Yemeni elegate joined the Cubans in voting against the resolution at the Security Council on Thursday, a senior American diplomat was instructed to tell him: “That was the most expensive no vote you ever cast” – meaning it would result in an end to America’s more than $70 million in foreign aid to Yemen.

Thankfully the US has much less leverage against Russia and China today compared to 35 years ago but I think its readily apparent that the UN “peacekeepers” are generally just used as cudgels on behalf of US-led NATO domination. Examples from Haiti to Lebanon to Mali

I would much prefer a UN that is utterly powerless than one that is used to justify genocidal sanctions on Iraq or Iran for instance.

Thanks for the sources, I’ve learned a lot more new material from this than I care to admit

Always glad to share when I have time. We are all always learning new things together 🫡