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For example, many within Mexico complain that the agenda of the United States, and secondarily, Canada overshadows any legitimate concerns that Mexico may have. One of the best examples of this was the recent NAFTA meeting in Texas between the three nations -- not only did the United States agenda hold center stage despite legitimate and serious Mexican concerns, but Mexico had literally no choice but to go along with the meeting, knowing full well that it had no alternative (Economist, 2005). Although Mexico is currently taking steps to form other trade agreements with non-NAFTA member nations, this does not lessen the ineffective nature or the imbalance of international organizations like NAFTA.
Finally, and perhaps most famously, the United Nations, supposedly one of the most influential international organizations on earth, has repeatedly been stymied in its efforts to accomplish important international tasks. One of the best examples of this is the continued alliance between the United States and Israel, and the willingness of the United States to use its veto power to stymie any attempts to prevent Israel's violations of international law (as now confirmed by the International Court of Justice in the Hague) (McMahon, 2005). In fact, this imbalance and blatant abuse of power (often in violation of the United States' own ethical principles) has been clearly highlighted by no less than 77 vetoes, with 26 of which expressly aimed at preventing the application of international and humanitarian laws and principles from being applied to Israel (UN, 2005).
The three examples of power imbalances...
Indeed, despite many hopes and good intentions, the reality within international organizations reflects the reality of international relationships in general. Although some would hope that things may have progressed from a "power to the strongest" mentality, the truth is it has always been, and continues to be the "big fish" in the sea that calls most of the shots. Currently, the United States is the principle power in all of the organizations discussed here, and this reflects its political, military, and economic position worldwide. This is likely to remain the case as long as the United States holds its position as the most powerful nation on earth.
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Economist.com. "Country Briefings: Mexico." The Economist Online. 22 March, 2005. Retrieved from Web site on March 29, 2005 http://www.economist.com/countries/Mexico/profile.cfm?folder=Profile%2DPolitical%20Structure
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UN. United Nations. Staff. "Resolutions." Web site. 2005. Retrieved from Web site on April 6, 2005, from, http://www.un.org/law
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CPJ. Center for Public Justice. "Rebalancing NATO." Web site. 2004. Retrieved on May 2, 2005 http://www.cpjustice.org/stories/storyReader$1170Rebalancing NATO
Economist.com. "Country Briefings: Mexico." The Economist Online. 22 March, 2005. Retrieved from Web site on March 29, 2005 http://www.economist.com/countries/Mexico/profile.cfm?folder=Profile%2DPolitical%20Structure
McMahon, Janet. "Hague Conference Considers Ways to Implement ICJ Ruling on Israel's Wall." Washington Report. 2005. January/February, pages 12-14.
NATO.org. (Staff). "What is NATO?" Web site. 2005. Retrieved on May 2, 2005 http://www.nato.int/#
UN. United Nations. Staff. "Resolutions." Web site. 2005. Retrieved from Web site on April 6, 2005, from, http://www.un.org/law
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