International & defence

Should the UN have more power over states?

The test question and the possible answers

International institutions (the UN) should have more power over states.

What's at stake: The debate pits the need to act together on global challenges against each nation's sovereignty.

The left's argument

Climate, wars, pandemics: these challenges are global and call for strong institutions.

The right's argument

Each nation must stay in control of its own choices. These institutions lack legitimacy.

And you, where do you stand?

Answer 30 situations like this one and find out where you stand, topic by topic.