Ungovernable countries

As a result of the inability of some developing countries to make any significant progress over several decades, a doctrine of "failed States" has been promulgated concerning countries which appear unable to govern themselves. Advocates of this doctrine openly advocate the concept of spheres of influence in which strong nations would exercise a supposedly benevolent protectorate over the weak. This perspective is antithetical to the fundamental principles of the UN charter which affirms the right of all nations, big and small, to determine their own political, economic and social systems.