A British-sponsored resolution
that would have punished the
Syrian government with
economic sanctions.
Under Chapter 7 of the United
Nations Charter that also allows
for military intervention to
enforce UNSC demands.
Russia wants Mr. Assad’s downfall
because that would severely
weaken the influence of Iran,
Syria’s only ally in the region.
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The credibility of the United
Nations is in doubt, especially its
decision-making procedure