UN General Assembly
1953

9. First, it has established a precedent for effective action to withstand and deter armed aggression. A few years ago, any small State assaulted by invading armies could rely upon no international support in its struggle to avoid the complete extinction of its life and its independence. Much progress has been made since then; and the Korean action has taught small nations that they may not again have to stand alone to bear the peril and sacrifice of aggressive assault. 10. Secondly, the United Nations has managed to localize and limit many armed conflicts which might otherwise have lingered indefinitely, with the constant danger of enlargement.