How Can the United Nations Avoid a Potential World War 3?

To: United Nations Security Council

From: Khalil L. Paige, Newbury College

Date: April 20, 2016

Re: How can the United Nations avoid a potential World War III?

ISSUE: What options does the United Nations Security Council have when it comes to Pre-World War III signs such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the possibility of an unlikely alliance such as China and Russia?

RELEVANT INTERESTS: Vital: 1) Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brings problems culturally and politically. 2) Russia has become increasingly aggressive and arrogant due to the lack of consequences in response to their recent erratic actions towards neighboring countries. Extremely Important 1) The alliance between Russia and China will create a superpower partnership due to the nuclear pact China has with Ukraine. 2) Russia has an agreement to supply $270 billion in oil supplies to China 3) With the majority of Russia’s pipelines running through Ukraine, this would persuade China to want to protect its own investment.

Maybe add a sentence or two on the nuclear pact you mentioned that China has with Ukraine. Also how is Russian invasion a problem culturally and politically?

ANALYSIS: In the 20th Century, the common egotistical actions of Russia have destabilized countries such as Poland, Ukraine, and Syria. This provides us with further signs of escalation from the spread of Russia’s invasion from country to country.  

What actions and how did they destabilize the countries? Be more specific in your analysis. It should give me a clear view of the situation and leave me with little questions on why you think it could lead to world war 3.

STRATEGIC OPTIONS: 1) Travel Bans on Putin and Family Countries such as France, U.S., and the U.K. can create unilateral travel sanctions on President Putin and his family. Pro: This will prevent Putin from entering his peer’s territory unless it’s for a UN meeting, other allies may follow along to teach Russia a lesson. Con: Due to Russia’s veto power, multilateral sanctions are unlikely 2) Create Missile Defense Networks in Eastern Europe The launching of missile defense networks from countries such as the U.S.. Pro:  This will create struggles with Russia’s commanding structures to protect their large open air space, which makes them vulnerable to hypersonic attacks. Con: This may cause a possible threat of a nuclear attack.   3) Suspension of NATO Cooperation The halt of cooperation between Russia and NATO. Pro: The threat of former soviet states will provide a threat to Russia, who would not have a superpower alliance backing them up. Also moving the meetings that are held at the NATO-Russia Council somewhere else. Con: This could cause tensions that could cement the alliance between Russia and China, for the fact that Russia has no other ally to help them out.