TS Trimurthi, New Delhi: The crises of the world are going to be discussed in the United Nations' 'Summit of the Future'. This program is being organized at a time when global systems are crumbling. The old structure of the world is now falling apart. Many countries are violating international laws, but there is no accountability. Humanity is being shamed by war in countries like Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan. At such a time, organizations like the UN are also sitting idle. In such a situation, these 5 big issues should be seriously considered.
The path of non-alignment is still relevant today: India has always been independent and free thinking. In the 1950s, India played an important role in resolving the Korean War. After this, India tried to prevent the world from being divided into two poles by moving forward on the path of non-alignment. Today once again the world seems to be divided into two camps. India does not seem to be joining any camp.
During the voting in the United Nations on the Russia-Ukraine war, India did not support any side. Because of this, many developing countries also got the courage to raise their voice. India made it clear that war is not a solution and peace will come only through dialogue. Today, India is the only country that can bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table.
Self-reliance is essential: The weakening of international organizations is proof that the dominance of Western countries is no longer the same as before. The rest of the world is no longer ready to listen to Western countries. If China can establish peace between Saudi Arabia and Iran, then America could also do the same, but the Gaza war did not allow this to happen. African countries now want to get rid of their colonizers. Turkey is also making its presence felt in the world. Many other countries also want to stay away from factionalism and want to decide their future on their own.
The United Nations must become the voice of all: The decisions taken by the United Nations should be in the interest of all the countries of the world, not just in the interest of a few developed countries. Small and developing countries expect the United Nations to put their voice before the world. This is why India organized the 'Voice of the Global South Summit' during its G20 presidency. India also played an important role in getting the African Union included in the G20. India wants that the decisions taken by the G20 should be close to ground reality.
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The problems that institutions like UN, WTO, IMF and World Bank are facing today have their roots in their structure of 1945. The world has changed and UN will also have to change with time. Many countries including India are demanding changes in UN. India also wants reforms in UNSC. Until India and African countries are not given permanent membership in UNSC, peace cannot be established in the world.
Proxy War and Terrorism: No country has benefited from war and proxy war. If a country wants its own security, it should not endanger the security of other countries. NATO has provoked Russia by coming close to its borders. The same situation will arise with China's intrusion on the Indian border. Security is not the right of any one country. Israel, Iran and the surrounding countries are feeling more insecure than ever before. Terrorism has made the situation even more complicated.
Ethical use of technology: If poverty, hunger and inequality are not eradicated from the world, then all efforts to establish peace are futile. It is equally important to achieve the goals of Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement. We have to use the latest technology for the welfare of the people. Technology has to be used within the limits of ethics. Rules and laws have to be made to prevent its misuse. Be it climate change or regional conflict, India's role is important in finding solutions to all these global challenges.
(The author is former UN Ambassador (India))
