Eugene Chen

Chris Ogden, an Associate Professor and Global Studies Director, discusses how U.S. Republican efforts threaten UN funding and its influence. Eugene Chen, a Senior Fellow at NYU, highlights the UN's liquidity crisis exacerbated by funding cuts from both the U.S. and China. Richard Gowan, Director of UN Affairs, raises the issue of bureaucratic inefficiency while proposing reforms needed for sustainable change. The conversation reveals a complex geopolitical landscape where the UN's future hinges on financial stability and the ability to adapt to global shifts.