The UN started with 51 member nations after the end of World War Two in 1945. It faced the challenge of reuniting a world divided by conflict. With 193 members today, it is the biggest international organization in the world.

Myanmar has been drawing the world's attention as it moves toward a general election in November. It will be the first of its kind since military rule ended 4 years ago. As campaigning begins, NHK senior commentator Aiko Doden spoke with a prominent figure in Myanmar about the election and his country's future.