How to fix the United Nations

Marking its 75th anniversary amid severe geopolitical fragmentation, UN Secretary-General António Guterres identifies the unpredictable tripartite rivalry between the US, China, and Russia as a primary driver of Security Council paralysis on critical issues like the Israel-Palestine conflict and the war in Ukraine. Despite this institutional deadlock, the UN continues to deliver vital humanitarian aid to nearly 200 million people while prioritizing internal reforms to enhance efficiency and addressing the urgent need for governance frameworks in climate change and artificial intelligence. A global listening campaign conducted during the anniversary revealed a widespread public demand for accountability, prompting the organization to shift its strategic focus toward transparent dialogue rather than self-promotion.