Economist Podcasts Council insecurity: the UN at 75
Jun 26, 2020
Daniel Franklin, The Economist's diplomatic editor, discusses the UN's 75-year journey, emphasizing the urgent need for reform amid rising nationalism. Kenneth Werner explores the impact of policing portrayal on television, critiquing how shows distort perceptions of law enforcement. Henry Tricks highlights the pandemic's assault on the live music industry, focusing on the canceled Glastonbury Festival and the shift to virtual experiences. Together, they paint a vivid picture of the challenges facing global governance, media, and live entertainment.
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UN's Inflexibility
- The UN's founders envisioned it evolving, but its structure, especially the Security Council, remains largely unchanged.
- This inflexibility is a disappointment, hindering its adaptability to modern geopolitical realities.
Shifting Global Dynamics
- America, once the UN's architect, has become a challenge, even undermining it by withdrawing from WHO.
- This retreat allows other powers like China and Russia to become more assertive.
UN's Current Challenges
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres observes a dysfunctional relationship among major powers, hampering effective decision-making.
- This instability affects the Security Council's ability to address global crises.