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Can the United Nations make the world better?

Monday, March 17, 2025

Can the United Nations make the world better?

Noeleen Heyzer, AGI Distinguished Fellow, delves into the legacy and future of the United Nations in the Front Row Podcast.

She highlights the UN's pivotal role in fostering peace, promoting decolonization, and advancing human rights, while emphasizing the urgent need for economic transformation. Heyzer advocates for renewed multilateral cooperation to tackle pressing global challenges, including climate action, AI governance, and cybersecurity. She stresses the importance of strengthening ethical regulations and recognizes think tanks as essential drivers of policy innovation. In conclusion, Heyzer urges future leaders to adopt interdisciplinary and ethical approaches to leadership, aiming to restore trust and address global divisions in our increasingly fragmented world.

Watch the full interview here.

Author

Noeleen Heyzer

Distinguished Fellow, Asia Global Institute

Noeleen Heyzer

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