On September 4, the General Assembly of the United Nations met to resolve concerns with the newly adopted Global-Counter Terrorism Strategy. The concept of the strategy was to use the UN’s member states to set measures combating international terrorism. According to UN secretary, General Ban-Ki Moon, sticking to traditional methods of security is not the answer. A recent study has shown that military force doesn’t bring an end to terrorist activity. Moon feels peace keeping troops, police work, and “non-violent politics” will help to combat terrorists. Moon also stressed improving multilateral efforts in the global community. Srgjan Kerim, president of the 62nd session of the General Assembly asked the member states to be creative in their thinking about what is best for the global community and to consider “human and economic relations.” Kerim feels that taking care of the global stratification will build cooperation between member states of the UN and eventually lead to stopping terrorism. The strategy focuses on four ideas: 1) stopping the spread of terrorism 2) preventing and combating terrorism 3) building up the state and pushing the role of the UN 4) respecting human rights and continuing the fight of terrorism. The meeting will conclude on Friday with other resolutions by all 60 speakers. I generally agree with the UN, however I feel that military force is needed to follow one of the “pillars” in the strategy. To combat terrorism, force is needed.
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