This is a Member's Only Event - As World War II ended, the allied powers were determined to avoid the mistakes of the fatally flawed League of Nations and create a peacekeeping body that could stop, if not prevent, new wars. The results have been mixed, though we've avoided another world or nuclear war -- so far. The UN has also grown into a multi-faceted agency which plays many roles apart from its original purpose. How did this come to pass? What exactly is the role of the United Nations today, and what should it be in a changing world? Join Saeed Khan, a recognized expert on international affairs, and Jack Lessenberry, a former roving foreign correspondent, to explore the topic.