July 2026
The United Nations Charter turned 81 this week. The world is finally moving to update it.
UN Charter Article 109 explained: how a two-thirds General Assembly vote could convene a review conference to reform the Security Council veto.
UN Charter Reform
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December 2023
UN Reform: Three Paths Forward
The article examines the state of global governance, noting that the international order's pillars are rapidly deteriorating. It proposes three viable paths forward: recommitting to the current system, pursuing deeper reforms, or finding alternative solutions.
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March 2023
International Survey: Citizens Want a Stronger and More Democratic UN
A survey across six countries found widespread public support for increasing or maintaining UN authority and making its structures more representative of global citizens. Respondents also showed support for making decisions on major environmental and economic matters binding, and preferred a second chamber with directly elected representatives.
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December 2018
Neglected aspects of the United Nations Charter
This article discusses the need for an expert legal analysis of neglected provisions within the UN Charter. It proposes examining how member state practices affect the Charter's letter and spirit, assisting future reforms and policy formulation.
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December 2018
Why the UN is in danger of becoming irrelevant
The world's increasing interconnectedness has created systemic risks, from pandemics to regional conflicts, that challenge the current international order. The article argues that existing global governance systems, including the UN, are structurally outdated and incapable of addressing these modern challenges.
