Shashi Tharoor: UN Remains Essential Global Institution Despite Challenges in Gaza and Ukraine

Nov 21, 2025 05:53 pm CST

Former UN diplomat and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor delivered a powerful address at the 15th Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture, arguing that despite its failures in Gaza and Ukraine, the United Nations remains an indispensable institution for global cooperation. Tharoor called for UN reform while emphasizing the importance of interfaith harmony and collective action in addressing today's complex international challenges.