Multilateralism and the UN Charter
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Tomorrow (24 October), the day the UN Charter entered into force 80 years ago, the Security Council is expected to hold an open debate titled “The United Nations Organization: Looking into the Future” under the “Maintenance of international peace and...
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In recent years, the use of force in self-defence has become increasingly contentious. Article 51 of the UN Charter, which recognises member states’ right of self-defence against an armed attack, sits at the heart of these debates. This In Hindsight examines some of the differing positions of member states in relation to the scope of the right of self-defence, analyses relevant practice regarding the reporting requirement set out in Article 51 and the implications of that practice, and offers suggestions for improvements in this area.
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On 24 October, the day the UN Charter entered into force eighty years ago, the Security Council is expected to hold an open debate on “The United Nations Organization: Looking into the Future”. Secretary General António Guterres is expected to brief via videoconference.
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In September, world leaders will converge in New York to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN. While this significant milestone is a moment of celebration, the prevailing mood seems to be sombre, as the organisation faces what many regard as an existential crisis. Rising geopolitical tensions among major powers have not allowed the Security Council to effectively address some of the most intractable conflicts of our time. Compounding the situation is a severe financial crisis that threatens to undermine the UN’s ability to deliver on its core mandates—maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights, and fostering international cooperation to address global challenges.
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Tomorrow (22 July), the Security Council will hold a high-level open debate on “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes”. Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, is expected to...
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Tomorrow (23 April), China will convene an Arria-formula meeting on “The Impact of Unilateralism and Bullying Practices on International Relations”. The expected briefers are Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University and President of the...
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Tomorrow (18 February), the Security Council will hold a ministerial-level open debate on “Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance” under the “Maintenance of international peace and security” agenda item. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to chair the...
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In February, China plans to convene an open debate on “Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance”, which will be the signature event of its presidency. The meeting will be chaired by China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi. UN Secretary-General António Guterres is expected to brief.
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Tomorrow (25 September), Slovenia will convene a high-level open debate on “Leadership for Peace” under the “Maintenance of international peace and security” agenda item. Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob will chair the meeting, which is the signature event of his...
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In September, Slovenia plans to convene a high-level open debate on “Leadership for peace” under the “Maintenance of international peace and security” agenda item. Robert Golob, the Prime Minister of Slovenia, is expected to chair the meeting, which is the signature event of his country’s Council presidency. UN Secretary General António Guterres is expected to brief. The meeting is designed to generate ideas for addressing some of the most intractable peace and security challenges facing the Council, including Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan, among others.
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Tomorrow (16 July), the Security Council will convene for a ministerial-level open debate on “Multilateral cooperation in the interest of a more just, democratic and sustainable world order” under the “Maintenance of international peace and security” agenda item. Russian Foreign...
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Tomorrow morning (24 April), the Security Council will hold a ministerial-level open debate on “Effective multilateralism through the defense of the principles of the UN Charter”, under the “Maintenance of international peace and security” agenda item. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey...
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Tomorrow (14 December), the Security Council will hold an open debate on “New Orientation for Reformed Multilateralism”, under the “Maintenance of international peace and security” agenda item. The meeting, which is a signature event of India’s Council presidency, will be...
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Tomorrow (7 May) the Security Council will hold a high-level videoconference briefing on “Maintenance of international peace and security: Upholding multilateralism and the United Nations-centred international system”. This is one of the signature events of China’s presidency. Wang Yi, China’s...
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Tomorrow (9 January), the Council will hold a ministerial-level open debate on the topic of “Maintenance of international peace and security: upholding the UN Charter”. Viet Nam, Council president this month, is organising the open debate ahead of the 75th...
