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UN and the retreat from multilateralism

UN and the retreat from multilateralism Context: The United Nations commemorated its 75th anniversary on September 21, 2020 by adopting a Declaration. The anniversary comes at a time when the world is witnessing a retreat from multilateralism. It also faces an unprecedented pandemic. In his address to the UN on September 22, the UN Secretary-General called the pandemic “the fifth horseman”. No one could have predicted it. It has also brought in its wake the deepest re

30 September, 2020
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The birth of the United Nations, and its growth in the last 75 years

The birth of the United Nations, and its growth in the last 75 years Context: The United Nations completed 75 years this year. In order to commemorate the historic moment, world leaders come together, at a one-day high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly. The meeting, themed as ‘’The Future We Want, the UN We Need: Reaffirming our Collective Commitment to Multilateralism’, is a landmark event, as for the first time in 75 years, the 193-member body would be holdi

24 September, 2020
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Great power, little responsibility

Great power, little responsibility Context This an occasion for deep reflection about the prevalence of war, violence and insecurity in many parts of the world. Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21st September. Theme for 2020 : Shaping Peace Together. This day is dedicated to fortifying the principles of peace, both within and among all member states and peoples. This year’s celebrations are particularly significant because it is the 21