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United Nations
UN Peacekeeping in a Perilously Fragmented World
In an era characterized by volatile geopolitics, transnational threats, civil conflicts, and the deterioration of multilateral norms, the role of United Nations Peacekeeping has gained renewed significance and scrutiny. UN peacekeepers, commonly known as "Blue Helmets,"
At 80, the United Nations Faces a Moment of Reckoning — and Renewal
As the United Nations prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2025, the milestone presents an opportunity to reflect not only on past achievements but also on the future. It presents a pivotal opportunity to ask whether the UN, born from the ashes of World War II
When the Centre No Longer Holds
As the Canadian prime minister concluded his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 20 January 2026, the applause lingered, stretching just beyond the ordinary. Bold promises or grand unveilings did not spark it. Instead, he did something unusual:
After Recognition: The UN’s Next Reckoning on Slavery
The United Nations’ declaration of the transatlantic slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity” marked a moment of moral clarity on March 25, 2026. Yet, almost immediately, geopolitical tensions and diverging moral philosophies emerged over what should follow.