All Is Not Well: India's UN Critique Puts Spotlight on Gridlocked Global Terror Response

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar critiques the UN Security Council and Pakistan for obstructing anti-terror actions after the Pahalgam attack, saying the UN's mechanisms are “gridlocked” and urgent reforms are needed. He highlights the irony of victims and perpetrators being equated, slams members shielding terrorists, and warns that the slowdown of Sustainable Development Goals is a sign of distress for the Global South. Despite criticism, Jaishankar urges continued, if critical, support for the UN, emphasizing reform and resilience.

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All Is Not Well: India's UN Critique Puts Spotlight on Gridlocked Global Terror Response
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All Is Not Well: India's UN Critique Puts Spotlight on Gridlocked Global Terror Response

IN SHORTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar critiques the UN Security Council and Pakistan for obstructing anti-terror actions after the Pahalgam attack, saying the UN's mechanisms are “gridlocked” and urgent reforms are needed. He highlights the irony of victims and perpetrators being equated, slams members shielding terrorists, and warns that the slowdown of Sustainable Development Goals is a sign of distress for the Global South. Despite criticism, Jaishankar urges continued, if critical, support for the UN, emphasizing reform and resilience.

TL;DR

  • S Jaishankar marked the UN's 80th anniversary with strong criticism of its failure to act on terrorism, referencing Pakistan’s attempts at the Security Council to avoid condemnation of terror groups.
  • He denounced the equating of terrorism's victims and perpetrators as cynical global strategy.
  • Jaishankar charged that meaningful reform at the UN is blocked, calling current processes “increasingly polarised.”
  • Pointed out the UN’s lack of credible response to terrorism, including shielding groups like the Resistance Front (TRF), responsible for the Pahalgam attack.
  • Highlighted the slowdown of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the decline in socio-economic progress for the Global South.
  • Concluded that despite these failures, the values and commitment to multilateralism should endure, calling for critical support and strong reform.

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