The United Nations' relevance is questioned following a recent incident where U.S. special forces allegedly abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. While the UN Security Council condemned the U.S. action as a violation of international law, the article suggests such condemnations are ineffective against military power. The piece notes increasing cynicism from the Global South regarding the UN's asymmetrical structure and calls for reform. It contrasts the UN's past effectiveness in conflict resolution with its current perceived inability to enforce international rules, particularly when powerful member states disregard them.