The French has used their veto power in the UN 18 times, Britain, 32 times
the USA 76 times and the USSR/Russian republic 120 times. China has used
it 4 or 5 times depending on one`s definition of China (Taiwan only at
one time).

http://www.globalpolicy.org/security/data/vetotab.htm


The site http://www.globalpolicy.org/security...o/vetosubj.htm
gives the list of vetos, who cast them and the total vote. The table
goes back to 1972.

Since then, the French have cast their veto in


When with whom what issue

1974 with the USA and the UK South Africa (Representation in the UN)

1975 with the USA and the UK Namibia Question

1976 alone Dispute between the Comoros and France
on Mayotte

1976 with the USA and the UK Namibia Question

1977 with the USA and the UK South Africa
1977 with the USA and the UK South Africa
1977 with the USA and the UK South Africa

1981 with the USA and the UK Namibia Question
1981 with the USA and the UK Namibia Question
1981 with the USA and the UK Namibia Question
1981 with the USA and the UK Namibia Question

1986 with the USA and the UK Libyan Complaint against US Attack

1989 with the USA and the UK Complaint by Libya against US Downing of
Aircraft

1989 with the USA and the UK Situation in Panama


So in 14 times using their veto, the French have voted along with the USA
and the UK except once. Once they voted their own self-interest. in the
dispute over the Comoros.

The French back, diplomatically, the USA with regard
to the Libyan complaints. France has not used its veto since 1989,
the US has used its 10 times largely supporting Israel in the middle
East. In these votes, the US stood alone.

One can not claim that the French have irresponsibly used their veto
power in this period. There is some complaint internationally that
the US has over protected Israel with regard to the occupied territories
and the settlements. This is a current and ongoing problem.

As for the present situation with Iraq, France is not in the minority
worldwide in questioning US policy. It would not be the end of the world
if France, Russia or China used its veto to block UN approval of American
policy. In fact, it is quite clear that what the UN decides will have
not effect on that policy.

Earl

Earl


Earl

On Sat, 01 Mar 2003 11:22:20 +0100, Earl Evleth wrote:

Thanks Earl, enlightening analysis.

Earl Evleth wrote in message
news:BA86486B.11D07%[email protected]...
    > The French has used their veto power in the UN 18 times, Britain, 32 times
    > the USA 76 times and the USSR/Russian republic 120 times. China has used
    > it 4 or 5 times depending on one`s definition of China (Taiwan only at
    > one time).
    > http://www.globalpolicy.org/security/data/vetotab.htm
    > The site http://www.globalpolicy.org/security...o/vetosubj.htm
    > gives the list of vetos, who cast them and the total vote. The table
    > goes back to 1972.
    > Since then, the French have cast their veto in
    > When with whom what issue
    > 1974 with the USA and the UK South Africa (Representation in the UN)
    > 1975 with the USA and the UK Namibia Question
    > 1976 alone Dispute between the Comoros and France
    > on Mayotte
    > 1976 with the USA and the UK Namibia Question
    > 1977 with the USA and the UK South Africa
    > 1977 with the USA and the UK South Africa
    > 1977 with the USA and the UK South Africa
    > 1981 with the USA and the UK Namibia Question
    > 1981 with the USA and the UK Namibia Question
    > 1981 with the USA and the UK Namibia Question
    > 1981 with the USA and the UK Namibia Question
    > 1986 with the USA and the UK Libyan Complaint against US Attack
    > 1989 with the USA and the UK Complaint by Libya against US Downing of
    > Aircraft
    > 1989 with the USA and the UK Situation in Panama
    > So in 14 times using their veto, the French have voted along with the USA
    > and the UK except once. Once they voted their own self-interest. in the
    > dispute over the Comoros.
    > The French back, diplomatically, the USA with regard
    > to the Libyan complaints. France has not used its veto since 1989,
    > the US has used its 10 times largely supporting Israel in the middle
    > East. In these votes, the US stood alone.
    > One can not claim that the French have irresponsibly used their veto
    > power in this period. There is some complaint internationally that
    > the US has over protected Israel with regard to the occupied territories
    > and the settlements. This is a current and ongoing problem.
    > As for the present situation with Iraq, France is not in the minority
    > worldwide in questioning US policy. It would not be the end of the world
    > if France, Russia or China used its veto to block UN approval of American
    > policy. In fact, it is quite clear that what the UN decides will have
    > not effect on that policy.
    > Earl
    > Earl
    > Earl
Most of the 76 times the US used it were to prevent criticism of Israel (who
are still in violation of a number of UN resolutions -are we going to war
with them too whilst we're in the neighbourhood?)