Mark Malloch-Brown
Former UN Deputy Secretary-General and senior British diplomat with extensive experience in international development and multilateral diplomacy; featured to discuss the relevance of the United Nations.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 28min
Is the UN useless?
Mark Malloch-Brown, a former UN Deputy Secretary-General and expert in international diplomacy, shares intriguing insights on the UN's current relevance. He discusses the recent formal recognition of Palestine by the UK, Australia, and Canada. Mark delves into the UN's founding achievements and explores the challenges it faces today, including the constraints of veto power. He emphasizes the need for a more active Secretary-General and reflects on the UN's humanitarian role amid global crises.
Feb 8, 2024 • 26min
Why we need the UN
Gideon Rachman talks to Mark Malloch-Brown, former deputy secretary-general of the UN, about the UN's impact on global security, policy on migration and refugees, and climate change. They also discuss the challenges facing the UN, including accusations of genocide in Gaza and the deadlock over Ukraine in the Security Council. The podcast explores the underappreciated work done by UN institutions and the moral authority of the organization. It also delves into the leadership styles of different Secretary Generals and the role of the UN in global politics.
