Dhaka, March 10 -- It was the need for peace and security that led to the creation of the United Nations. Member States understood the need for an organisation to focus on state sovereignty and this was seen as a significant principle.

State sovereignty has always been considered as the UN's most glorified principle. However, over time one factor has become quite clear. The UN can take note of an emerging crisis and convene discussion among Member States, but it has no authority and no means of enforcement. This aspect makes it difficult to interfere in a conflict involving any of the big powers.

Some geo-strategic analysts use this as the reason why the veto right was created. Most unfortunately, it is this power in the hands of five M...