At a recent event in New Delhi, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, delivered a strong message about the current state of the United Nations (UN). Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, Jaishankar didn’t hold back, comparing the UN to an "old company" that hasn’t kept up with the modern world but is still "taking up space." According to him, the UN has failed to address some of the most pressing global challenges, from pandemics to ongoing military conflicts.

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