The UN - Too Much Demand, Not Enough Resources - Part 2.

The United Nations has more troops serving in conflict zones than any country in the world other than the United States.  And yet, few understand their mandate.  And even fewer realize just how limited the resources are.  And the demands continue to increase year after year.

With more than 90,000 soldiers in more than 20 conflict zones, the budget for these troops averages $30,744 per soldier.  Compare that to NATO which averages $213,467 per soldier.  And consider support and logistics.  For UN troops, 1 support person for every 143 soldiers in the field.  For NATO, 2 support people for every one in the field.  Contemplate the ramifications of that.  How can we possibly expect results with resources like that?

Elizabeth Dickinson of Foreign Policy Magazine writes about it in her article Prime Numbers, Soldiers of Misfortune.

Listen to Jack's Interview with Elizabeth Dickinson - Part 2.