Post-World War II norms cannot fix today’s problems

In an interview at the BRICS summit in Delhi, UN Secretary-General António Guterres admitted that the UN Security Council is ineffective and no longer representative of today's world. Guterres emphasized the need for a "hard battle" to adjust power systems and governance mechanisms to modern realities, rather than merely reforming the current structure.

This admission reflects the reality that the post-World War II system is no longer functional, as evidenced by China's President Xi Jinping choosing to spend time in the US over attending the UN General Assembly. Other world leaders, including Germany's Chancellor, Italy's Prime Minister, South Africa's President, Egypt's President, Russia's President, Indonesia's President, and India's Prime Minister, also chose to stay away from the session.

The US, under President Trump, has expressed its lack of faith in multilateralism, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating that the current international system is unable to deliver and that the US will prioritize its own interests. The article suggests that a new multipolar system, such as an "Indo-Pacific Charter," is necessary to replace the current system, with the Global South playing a leading role in its creation.