Could the United Nations Security Council provide the global governance needed?
You say it should be reformed. The effectiveness of the Security Council is clearly hindered by its structure and its historic role. Over the years we have been tracking the same conflicts and tensions again and again: look at Russia and Ukraine, or the crisis in Gaza, both recurrent problems. Inaction has had high costs over the years. These geopolitical tensions have international implications. All risks interlink with one another. A new solidarity created by the economic crisis may spread to long-term threats and we see an opportunity to spread the G20 discussions to issues beyond economics. Geopolitical power has shifted, and not just on the economic front. Furthermore, a new administration in the U.S. is also an opportunity for some reform of the UN structure. What does the economic crisis mean for international negotiations on climate change? There is a serious risk of inaction as more immediate needs sidetrack politicians. This crisis could divert attention at all levels but we
