UN Security Council Reform: Beyond the Riddle of Veto and Permanent Membership
Professor Dr. Bharat H Desai Many member states genuinely feel that the UN Charter does not reflect the realities of the 21st-century world.…
The UN at a Crossroads: Electing the 10th Secretary-General in an Age of Turbulence
Notwithstanding all the UN-bashing and personal targeting, the UNSG, as a diplomat par excellence, keeps reminding the UN…
Realising the Human Rights of 4 Billion Women & Girls: A Stocktake at UDHR 77 and Beyond
Eighty years on, 4 billion women and girls still struggle to realise their fundamental rights to a gender-equal…
The United Nations at 80: Looking Back to Look Ahead
The UN is not infallible. It was not designed to take the 'peoples' to heaven but to try…
The Moment of Truth at International Day of Peace: Invoking Dialogue & Diplomacy for Resolution of Global Conflicts
It would be the greatest service to humanity if outstanding, conscientious scholars rose to the occasion to provide…
“One Earth, One Home, One Future”: Tianjin Declaration and Beyond
This refreshing SCO bonhomie in 2025, especially among the three principal global actors (China, India, Russia), underscores the…