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EPISODE · Feb 15, 2026 · 22 MIN

Can the United Nations be reformed?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

African nations must have permanent seats on the UN Security Council, the head of the world body tells the African Union. Most of Asia and Latin America don't have a permanent presence either, despite their huge populations. Can the United Nations be reformed?  In this episode: Olukayode Bakare, Visiting Scholar, International Relations and African Politics, University of Colorado Denver. Mukesh Kapila, Former UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan. Tim Murithi, Senior Advisor, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation. Host: Rishaad Salamat Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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