Why the U.N. Still Matters
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The UN sometimes seems useless in a world in conflict.
Last year, many people thought the organization was finished.
But this week, heads of state are meeting in New York.
They are discussing very important topics like artificial intelligence.
Tensions with Iran are also at the center of the debates.
The UN remains a unique place to talk with its enemies.
Without this space, global dialogue would be much more difficult.
Even if solutions are slow, the cooperation is necessary.
This meeting shows that the UN is still useful today.
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