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.
Jaishankar’s criticism was aimed at how the UN has become ineffective in today’s world, especially when it comes to handling big crises like the wars in Europe and the Middle East. "Where is the UN on these issues?" he asked. He said that instead of taking action, the UN has become a mere bystander, watching events unfold without doing much to help. He also pointed out the organization’s failure during the COVID-19 pandemic, arguing that the global body did little to help when the world was in crisis.
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