Rohan Mukherjee

Rohan Mukherjee, an Assistant Professor at LSE and author of 'Ascending Order', navigates the shifting dynamics of global governance. He highlights the often-overlooked perspectives of the Global South, questioning traditional Western narratives of international crises. Mukherjee discusses how rising powers like India and China are reshaping the global order and pursuing symbolic equality. The talk dives into issues of legitimacy in institutions like the UN Security Council and explores the dual motivations of nations seeking status on the world stage.