EPISODE · Sep 11, 2024 · 54 MIN
#22 - P5 and Shifting Power: Is a Realistic Path to UN Reform Possible? | Daryl Swanepoel
from The Global Citizen: a podcast by Katoikos.world · host Katoikos.world
🌎 This episode of the Global Citizen podcast presents a deep dive into the critical and complex issue of UN reform, focusing on the need for a more representative and effective Security Council. 🗣️ Today's guest is Daryl Swanepoel, CEO of the Inclusive Society Institute and an expert in global governance. Daryl takes us on a journey through some of the most pressing structural challenges facing the UN, steering away from discussions on the Summit of the Future to focus on the “elephant in the room” — the entrenched power dynamics of the P5 veto system and the need for a more inclusive Security Council. ☑️ In this episode, we explore pragmatic approaches to reforming the UN, why past efforts have struggled to deliver meaningful change, and what can realistically be done to achieve a more balanced and representative global governance structure. Tune in to hear Daryl’s insights on how to create a UN that reflects the realities of today's world. Thanks once again for tuning in, and we hope you enjoy this episode! Sponsored and published by: 📰 katoikos.world 📰 🏛️ FOGGS 🏛️ The opinions expressed in this podcast by the host(s) and/or guest(s) do not in any way represent the official positions of FOGGS, katoikos.world, or any other affiliated organization.
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<p>🌎 This episode of the Global Citizen podcast presents a deep dive into the critical and complex issue of UN reform, focusing on the need for a more representative and effective Security Council.</p> <p><br></p> <p>🗣️ Today's guest is Daryl Swanepoel, CEO of the Inclusive Society Institute and an expert in global governance. Daryl takes us on a journey through some of the most pressing structural challenges facing the UN, steering away from discussions on the Summit of the Future to focus on the “elephant in the room” — the entrenched power dynamics of the P5 veto system and the need for a more inclusive Security Council.</p> <p><br></p> <p>☑️ In this episode, we explore pragmatic approaches to reforming the UN, why past efforts have struggled to deliver meaningful change, and what can realistically be done to achieve a more balanced and representative global governance structure. Tune in to hear Daryl’s insights on how to create a UN that reflects the realities of today's world.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Thanks once again for tuning in, and we hope you enjoy this episode!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sponsored and published by:</p> <p>📰 katoikos.world 📰</p> <p>🏛️ FOGGS 🏛️</p> <p><br></p> <p>The opinions expressed in this podcast by the host(s) and/or guest(s) do not in any way represent the official positions of FOGGS, katoikos.world, or any other affiliated organization.</p>
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