The Future of Global Affairs is a critical and timely exploration of the international landscape, examining the evolving role of institutions in an era defined by rapid change. Reflecting on the 75-year legacy of the United Nations, this volume analyzes the landmark global consensuses reached in 2015—including the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Climate Agreement—while addressing the urgent need to overhaul and reorient the multilateral system to survive modern geopolitical destruction.
Key Features
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UN Mandate & Legacy: Deeply examines the UN’s core mission of advancing peace, human rights, and development since 1945.
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Analysis of Global Agreements: Provides insights into the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Sendai Framework, and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda.
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Institutional Overhaul: Offers a provocative look at how to reinvigorate the multilateral system, identifying which entities need radical improvements in efficiency or fundamental reorientation.
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Platform for International Law: Highlights the UN’s track record as an incubator for powerful ideas that have shaped international norms, policies, and practical humanitarian work.
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Decolonization and Expansion: Discusses the historical role of the UN in supporting decolonization, leading to the expansion from 51 to 193 member states.
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Distinguished Authorship: Edited by Christopher Ankersen and Waheguru Pal Singh Sidhu, with forewords by Helen Clark and Vera Jelinek.
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