HAFED AL-GHWELL

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A difficult decade ahead for the UN

Outlet: Arab News

Language: English

Abstract: The UN faces its greatest test yet amid global crises, with doubts arising about its efficacy in fulfilling its role as a force for global good. Despite well-defined mandates, interventions in hotspots like Libya and the Sahel have often faltered, leaving peacekeepers in open-ended missions. Challenges in Libya, Mali, and the DRC reveal UN limitations in reconciling Security Council interests with ground realities. Urgent reform is needed to align the UN with contemporary geopolitics and ensure effectiveness in tackling evolving global challenges.

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