Uniting for Peace Resolution

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The "Uniting for Peace" resolution, adopted by the UN General Assembly in November 1950, allows the Assembly to take action on matters of international peace and security if the Security Council is deadlocked due to a veto by a permanent member. This resolution grants the General Assembly the power to recommend measures, including the use of armed force, when the Security Council fails to act. While the Security Council's decisions are binding, the General Assembly's recommendations are not, but this resolution expanded the Assembly's role in maintaining global security. This was a significant development, particularly during the Cold War when Security Council gridlock was common.12

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