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Mark Seddon
Director of the Centre for United Nations Studies and former senior UN official and speechwriter for former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, commenting on UN reform and practical measures.
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Sep 24, 2025
• 24min
How important is the UN General Assembly in today's world?
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In this insightful discussion, Ravi Agrawal, Editor-in-Chief of Foreign Policy, emphasizes the UN's essential role in uniting world leaders despite criticisms. Maleeha Lodhi, former Pakistani ambassador, addresses the credibility crisis plaguing the Security Council, particularly issues in Gaza and Ukraine. Mark Seddon advocates for using the General Assembly as a counterbalance to Council deadlock, exploring practical reform alternatives. They all underscore the critical need for member-led initiatives to ensure the UN's relevance in a shifting global landscape.
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