United Nations reform
UN Human Rights System Faces Existential Threat as Budget Cuts and Political Pressure Mount
Oct 22, 2025 02:34 am CST
The United Nations human rights system is facing severe challenges as budget cuts and political pressure threaten its core functions. A new report by the International Service for Human Rights warns that Washington's unpaid membership fees, combined with Chinese and Russian efforts to defund rights bodies, could cripple vital investigations into human rights abuses worldwide. With the human rights pillar receiving less than 1% of the total UN budget and proposed cuts threatening to eliminate critical investigative positions, experts warn that victims of rights violations may lose their last hope for protection and accountability.
India Calls For UN Peacekeeping Reforms To Address Modern Conflict Challenges
Oct 17, 2025 01:13 am CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar advocated for a new paradigm in UN peacekeeping operations to effectively address the evolving nature of global conflicts involving non-state actors and asymmetric threats. Speaking at a conference of troop-contributing countries, he emphasized the need for enhanced training, advanced technology, and mandate reevaluation while also strongly supporting comprehensive UN Security Council reforms.
Contrasting Visions at UN: Trump's Sovereignty vs. Jaishankar's Multilateralism Highlights Global North-South Divide
Oct 01, 2025 06:57 pm CST
The 80th UN General Assembly session revealed a growing divide between Trump's anti-globalist stance emphasizing American sovereignty and India's multilateral approach championed by Jaishankar. As the UN faces demands for reform amid ongoing global conflicts, these contrasting visions between the Global North and South signal a potential reshaping of international governance structures approaching the organization's centenary.
S Jaishankar Condemns Terrorism as Persistent Threat to Global Development at G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting
Sep 26, 2025 09:18 am CST
At the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting in New York, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized terrorism as a persistent threat to global development and peace. Without directly mentioning Operation Sindoor, he advocated for decisive action against terrorism while criticizing double standards in international sanctions. Jaishankar called for multilateral reform and highlighted how ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza have disproportionately affected Global South nations through increased prices of essential commodities.