Why Can’t the United Nations Be Reformed?
here have long been calls for the reform of the United Nations (UN) on the grounds that it has failed to fulfill its peacekeeping mandate.
The False Promise of the United Nations
he speeches delivered by world leaders on the 73rd anniversary of the United Nations in New York City proved once again that the UN is not capable of addressing the issues of international politics comprehensively.
The United Nations in an Age of Transition II: The Predicament of the United Nations Organization
nder the circumstances stated in the first section of this article, where by the international arena is transitioning from a unipolar to multipolar system, the United Nations Organization is condemned to the role of a bystander – a more or less impartial observer of the power struggle among its leading members – and potentially as a forum for the deposition of demands of the powerful and the grievances of the weak, but mainly a forum for international public relations or “public diplomacy” in dialogue with international civil society.
The United Nations in an Age of Transition I: World Order and Realpolitik
n the public realm, order, as condition of peace, requires the rule of law, a set of norms the enforcement of which is guaranteed – domestically – by the authority of the state with its monopoly of force (as defined by Max Weber) and on the basis of a separation of powers.
Time to Reform the United Nations
t is about the right time to act in order to reform the United Nations instead of talking about reforming the UN, as has been the case since the mid-1990s.
The Fall of an Autocrat: Dawn of a New Era in Bangladesh?
Yet the student protests that began as a call for quota reform in the beginning of July, and later morphed into a national movement that have resulted in the fall of a 15-year old regime in a matter of weeks, are unprecedented in the nation’s living memory.
New Stage in EU Enlargement: Negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova
he Council of the European Union had decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova in December 2023.
India and Indonesia: Security Orbits in the Indo-Pacific
he elections held in India and Indonesia this year have attracted considerable attention from scholars and practitioners, particularly in the context of security issues linking the regions to regional and international politics in the Indo-Pacific.
Hope of Returning Home Springs Eternal in the Breasts of Tibetan Exiles in Dharmshala
he atrocity of silence is worse than the atrocity itself".
How the Tulgar Helmet Will Enhance Turkey’s Defense Capabilities
he Turkish aviation industry has gained significant momentum, which is reflected in both exports and Turkey’s strengthening position in foreign policy.
Turkey Refutes Claims of Military Collaboration with Israel Amid Gaza Genocide
n the midst of genocide taking place in Gaza by Israel, Turkey rebuffs claims of military collaboration with Israel, an assertion vehemently criticized by Ankara for the violence inflicted upon innocent Palestinians.
UN Passes Safe and Secure AI Resolution
n a decision aimed at fostering global collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI), the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution promoting safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems for sustainable development.
A New Balance in Central Asia?
ay by day, international interest in the Turkic republics and Central Asia, in general, is growing.
Israel’s Looming Attack on Rafah: A March Towards Outright Genocide?
Gaza was first heavily bombed from the air, sea, and land for twenty days, and then a three-phase land operation was launched on October 27, supposedly to clear Gaza of Hamas.
India Implements Controversial Citizenship Law Excluding Muslims
The law, announced on Monday, establishes a religious criterion for migrants from major South Asian faiths, effectively excluding Islam.
Libya’s Quest for Hope: Reflecting on the February 17 Revolution
Even after 13 years, the country has yet to achieve unity and integrity.
NATO Launches Unprecedented Nordic Response Drill
ATO has initiated a comprehensive exercise, the Nordic Response 2024, aimed at safeguarding its newly expanded Nordic territory.
Navigating the Aftermath: Turkey-Egypt Rapprochement and its Echoes in Libya
elations between Turkey and Egypt have been particularly strained in the aftermath of the 2013 military coup against then president Mohamed Morsi, with tensions manifesting themselves in multiple areas.
With KAAN, the Turkish Aerospace Industry Is Pioneering the Future of Defense
he KAAN fighter jet, developed as part of the National Fighter Aircraft Program, made its maiden flight on February 21, 2024.
Brazil Calls for UN Reform as It Assumes G20 Presidency
razil's Foreign Minister, Mauro Vieira, used the inauguration of the country's G20 presidency to call for a comprehensive overhaul of the United Nations (UN) and other multilateral institutions.
