US believes its power matters more than international law, UN chief tells BBC

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has criticized the United States for prioritizing its own power over international law and multilateral cooperation, warning that fundamental UN principles are under threat. He acknowledged that the UN lacks sufficient leverage to enforce international law when powerful nations choose to ignore it, pointing to recent US actions in Venezuela and threats regarding Greenland as examples. Guterres called for UN Security Council reform, arguing that its current structure is outdated and ineffective, particularly as permanent members use veto powers to advance their own interests rather than pursue global peace.