Learn all about international law with BBC Learning English. The United Nations is an incredibly complex organisation – but how exactly does it influence laws and lives around the world? This video gives a quick introduction to the strengths and weaknesses of the UN. 0:00 What is the UN? 0:10 Founding of the UN after World War II 0:30 International agreements at the UN 0:50 Agencies of the UN 01:03 Weaknesses of the UN 01:18 Achievements of the UN Learn more about: Space and International Law:    • Space and International Law   Water and International Law:    • Water and the law   The Environment and the Law:    • How to protect the environment   Big Business and International Law:    • Big Business - Multinational Companies   For more English videos and English lessons to help you learn English: www.bbclearningenglish.com We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment. #bbclearningenglish #law #legal #international #internationallaw #government #un #unitednations #state #actor #shakespeare #non-stateactor #multinational