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In March 2003, the Wall Street Journal ran a story with the headline: "Oil for Food: Oil for Scandal." On the same day, the New York Times ran a story reporting that 60 percent of Americans approved of the work done by the UN. These two stories -- complaints about specific UN programs at the same time that the American public at least respects the concept of international cooperation -- represent some of the challenges currently faced by the international organization. This is especially as it tries to improve the situation in Iraq. While the organization certainly does face important challenges, this period in history also allows for its leaders to reflect on the proper role of the UN in the 21st century. Adapted from the source document.

Discusses Vojislav Kostunica and the Democratic Opposition of Serbia, the coalition political party that overthrew Slobodan Milosevic in 2000.