The United Nations is facing a financial crisis, and peacekeeping agencies may soon be unable to pay salaries.

Recently, UN Secretary-General António Guterres sent an urgent letter to 193 member states, stating firmly: "Either pay in full and on time, or fundamentally reform the financial rules, otherwise a 'imminent financial collapse' will occur." This does not sound like a joke; there is indeed no money left. The debt has risen to $1.57 billion, doubling from last year, and only 36 of the 193 countries have paid their dues for 2026 in full. The United States alone owes $2.2 billion, accounting for 95% of the total debt. Just think about it; this figure is heart-wrenching—an organization responsible for global peace is on the verge of being unable to pay salaries.

The work done by the UN, from peacekeeping forces to humanitarian aid, is all aimed at helping ordinary people like us. If they can't even pay salaries, who will mediate international conflicts and address climate change? World peace is not just empty talk; it requires concrete actions.

The U.S. owes so much money for various reasons, but as a major contributor, it cannot shirk its responsibilities. The UN budget mainly relies on contributions from member states; when the U.S. delays, smaller countries bear greater pressure. This is no small matter; it relates to global stability. Just look at the news; the international situation is chaotic, and without the UN as a "mediator," conflicts will only deepen.

Leaders of various countries understand the gravity of the situation; the key lies in action. Don't just say "it will be resolved;" the money that needs to be paid must be paid promptly. Maintaining world peace is not a slogan; it requires real financial support.

I hope all countries can quickly make up for their debts. The work of the United Nations is essentially to help us safeguard the stability of this world. Once the financial issues are resolved, the cause of peace can continue to move forward. Let us all hope together that this place, which is supposed to protect peace, does not end up "starving" itself first. After all, world peace has never been something that just happens; it is something we all have to hold up together #美国“无王”抗议 #联合国