Celebrating the UN’s 75th anniversary last year, prompted major internal discussion about its future, and a new direction away from the post-World War Two consensus of its early days. These reflections have resulted in Our Common Agenda, a landmark new report released on Friday by the UN Secretary-General, setting out his vision for the future of global cooperation.
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The Takeaway: UN General Assembly debate Day 5
Lavrov issues call for new Eurasian ‘security architecture’
Cuba warns against ‘law of the jungle’ as Foreign Minister denounces US pressure
Saudi Arabia warns Gulf security inseparable from global stability amid regional tensions
Countries far from conflict paying the price for wars not their own, India tells UN
Canada urges stronger partnerships as global order faces ‘rupture’