Guterres warns of declining power dominance
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The UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that the US deadlock with Iran and the war in Ukraine have revealed the limitations of great power influence, while rejecting any notion that the United Nations' standing is declining in a multipolar world. Guterres called for a recognition of the major powers' limits in their capacities, noting the resilience of the Iranian regime after six months of Washington and Israel's attacks and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that a multipolar system could lead to confrontation if international institutions do not adapt, highlighting the ongoing weakness of the Security Council and the sidelining of the UN in conflicts such as Sudan. Regarding the shrinking UN funding, he stated that the organization continues to deliver its services despite debts of around $4 billion, has successfully reduced its staff and peacekeeping forces, and emphasized that shifting power balances indicate the need for reform of international bodies to reflect the new world order. He cautioned that delaying these reforms could increase competition and international conflicts.
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