The UN's 20th-century diplomacy for 21st-century problems | Rethinking Humanitarianism

17/09/2025 57 min
The UN's 20th-century diplomacy for 21st-century problems | Rethinking Humanitarianism

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As world leaders gather for the 80th UN General Assembly, we're digging into the past to illuminate the present. What UN reforms are needed? Historian Thant Myint-U talks about how the UN became sidetracked from genuine multilateralism, where it should focus, and why the selection of the next secretary-general in 2026 is crucial. Guest: Thant Myint-U, historian and author of "Peacemaker: U Thant and the Forgotten Quest for a Just World." ____ Got a question or feedback? Email [email protected] or post on social media using the hashtag #RethinkingHumanitarianism. ____ SHOW NOTES Peacemaker: U Thant and the Forgotten Quest for a Just World. Good Muslim, Bad Muslim: America, the Cold War, and the Roots of Terror UN 80 UN General Assembly High-level Week 2025

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