What is the future for global cooperation at the UN?

UN chief says growing mistrust between countries is making it difficult for the the body to tackle global crises.

After a year of virtual meetings, world leaders and diplomats are back in New York this week to attend the United Nations General Assembly.

There are many issues to discuss, including climate change, COVID-19, and the fallout from the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan.

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The UN secretary-general says growing mistrust between countries is making it difficult for the UN to tackle global crises.

Antonio Guterres is particularly concerned about the deteriorating relationship between China and the United States, calling it “totally dysfunctional”.

So is there a future for global cooperation?

Presenter: Imran Khan

Guests:

Simbal Khan – Peace and security consultant and PVE expert at UNDP Pakistan

Matthew Bryza – Former US diplomat and senior fellow at the Atlantic Council

Sanusha Naidu – Senior research fellow at the Institute for Global Dialogue