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The Future of Global Affairs Managing Discontinuity, Disruption and Destruction

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Author(s): Christopher Ankersen, Waheguru Pal Singh Sidhu
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Themes: International Relations, Global Governance, Geopolitics

This critical volume examines the evolving role of global institutions against the backdrop of rapid change and geopolitical destruction. Reflecting on the United Nations’ 75-year legacy, it analyzes landmark 2015 consensuses including the 2030 Agenda and Paris Climate Agreement. Essential reading for understanding the urgent need to overhaul the multilateral system for modern challenges.

About the Book

The Future of Global Affairs Managing Discontinuity, Disruption and Destruction is a critical and timely exploration of the international landscape. It examines the evolving role of institutions in an era defined by rapid change and instability. Reflecting on the 75-year legacy of the United Nations, this volume analyzes the landmark global consensuses reached in 2015, including the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Climate Agreement.

The text addresses the urgent need to overhaul and reorient the multilateral system to survive modern geopolitical destruction. It serves as a vital resource for policymakers and scholars seeking to understand how global governance can adapt to discontinuity and disruption. The editors bring together distinguished voices to provide a comprehensive look at the challenges ahead.

Key Themes & Topics Covered

UN Mandate & Legacy: Deeply examines the UN’s core mission of advancing peace, human rights, and development since 1945.
Analysis of Global Agreements: Provides insights into the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Sendai Framework, and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda.
Institutional Overhaul: Offers a provocative look at how to reinvigorate the multilateral system, identifying entities needing radical improvements.
Platform for International Law: Highlights the UN’s track record as an incubator for powerful ideas that have shaped international norms and policies.
Decolonization and Expansion: Discusses the historical role of the UN in supporting decolonization, leading to the expansion from 51 to 193 member states.

Who Should Read This?

This book is designed for students of International Relations, professionals in Global Governance, and anyone interested in Geopolitics. It offers deep insights into the future of multilateralism and the structural changes required to maintain peace and development in a disruptive world.

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