Strengthening Multilateralism by Upholding the United Nations Charter.
For nearly eight decades, the United Nations with the Charter at its core has been the cornerstone of the multilateral world order and the m
For nearly eight decades, the United Nations with the Charter at its core has been the cornerstone of the multilateral world order and the maintenance of international peace and security. However, recent events have led to an undermining of international law and the principles enshrined in the Charter; with geopolitical divisions increasingly hampering the work of the Security Council, the credibility of the entire United Nations is at stake.
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In development through the Sustainable Development Goals
and in conflict reduction through inclusive peace processes,
the United Nations System has integrated this multi-actor approach to collective responses and is likely to continue to act as a hub for global cooperation networks. An effective multilateral platform
remains indeed essential to address local and global
challenges that only appear to grow in scale and complexity.
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Advancing African Perspectives for a Networked and Inclusive Multilateralism.
In September 2024, the UN will hold the Summit of the Future in New York, bringing together world leaders to “forge a new international consensus” on how to “deliver a better present and safeguard the future.” One of the outcomes of the summit will be a Pact for the Future covering five key areas: sustainable development and financing for development; international peace and security; science, technology and innovation, and digital cooperation; youth and future generations; and transforming global governance. While the intergovernmental negotiations on the Pact for the Future are meant to be consultative, they could include a broader cross-section of perspectives, including from the African continent.
In this context, IPI and KAS New York hosted a hybrid workshop on February 1, 2024, to gather the perspectives of African states, multilateral institutions, and African civil society organizations on the summit and its outcome. This workshop provided a platform for exchange between member states, the African Union (AU), the UN, civil society organizations, and experts based in Addis Ababa and New York. The workshop was held in Addis Ababa in recognition of the important role of African multilateral institutions such as the AU in contributing to the reform of the international system and reinvigorating global cooperation. The convening aimed to foster a more inclusive and networked multilateralism by providing a platform for African stakeholders and by generating momentum around the summit outside the New York policy space.
The following points emerged as key considerations to ensure that the summit and pact deliver on revitalizing inclusive multilateral cooperation.
Reform of the multilateral system is critical to restore its credibility and legitimacy and will require, at the very least, renewed commitment by member states to the foundational principles of the UN Charter
Reform of the international financial architecture needs to include increasing Africa’s representation in international financial institutions and ensuring that Africa benefits from its own resources.
International peace and security need to be underpinned by a broader toolbox for responding to conflicts and crises, a deeper AU–UN partnership, and greater representation for Africa on the Security Council.
Reparations and historical justice should be the foundation of efforts to advance peace and development and meaningful reform of the multilateral system.
Africa’s engagement in the summit should include active participation by African civil society organizations and academics in support of member states to advance key priorities for the continent.
Monitoring and evaluation will be needed after the summit to hold member states accountable for delivering on their commitments and implementing outcomes.
In September 2024, the UN will hold the Summit of the Future in New York, bringing together world leaders to “forge a new international cons
Future of multilateralism and the role of small states.
The upcoming Summit of the Future is an opportunity to turbocharge our efforts towards a more peaceful, secure and sustainable world. Discus
The upcoming Summit of the Future is an opportunity to turbocharge our efforts towards a more peaceful, secure and sustainable world. Discussions on the revitalisation of the work of the General Assembly and the Security Council reform can further serve as avenues towards more relevant, coherent, efficient, democratic and representative United Nations.
Objectives: The event aims to convene high-ranking UN officials, Permanent Representatives, experts and representatives of the non-governmental organisations and civil society to discuss how to reinforce the multilateral world order with the United Nations and the UN Charter at its core.
Guiding questions: To restore overall confidence in the multilateral world order with the United Nations and the Charter at its core:
How to overcome a situation when the Security Council falls short of fulfilling its primary responsibility to maintain international peace and security?
How can the role of the General Assembly in matters pertinent to international peace and security further evolve when the Security Council is unable to act?
How can small- and medium-sized states reinforce the multilateral order with the UN and the UN Charter at its core?
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The Empire Strikes Back Stop NATO (richardrozoff) - 2/5/12 6:53 PM Dawn February 5, 2012 Empire strikes back Munir Akram* ==== Australia recently accepted the stationing of US troops on its territory. The Philippines is reportedly discussing the revival of US naval bases. India continues to be courted by Washington through all manner of incentives, including support for its quest for permanent membership of the Security Council. Today, around its periphery, China can count only two friends — Pakistan and North Korea. Myanmar dropped out of China’s circle into the western camp two months ago. Pakistan is under intense pressure to align itself with US strategic priorities. Russia too is now the object of coercive diplomacy, despite the ‘reset’ button. An externally well-funded ‘democracy’ movement, exploiting the heavy-handed Putin-Medvedev switch, has heightened pressure on this hitherto impervious team. America will have to adjust to a complex multilateral world. But history attests that it is as difficult to deal with declining powers as with ascendant states. Both transitions can be long and painful. The Empire will continue to strike back. ====
