India perspectives on United Nations Summit of the future
By: Vidyashankar, V
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BookPublisher: U.S.I. Journal Description: 155(639), Jan-Mar, 2025: p.67-84.Subject(s): United Nations (UN), Sustainable Development, International Peace and Security, Global Governance, Climate Change, Protection of Civilians, Armed Conflict, UN Security CouncilSummary: The Summit of the future was held at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York between 20 and 23 Sep 2024, which was attended by heads of more than 130 UN member states and over 4,000 participants. on 22 Sep 2024, world leader adopted a Pact for the Future that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. This Pact has 56 action points under five major heads-Sustainable Development and Financing; International Peace and Security; Science, Technology, innovation, and Digital Cooperation; Youth and Future Generations; and Transforming Global Governance. In this context, as a rising global power and a key player in the UN, Indian perceptions on the themes and purposes of the summit assume significance. This article examines and focuses on India's stance relating to 10 of the UN summits' 56actions points-Sustainable Development; Climate Change; Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts; Cooperation and Understanding Between Member States; Building and Sustaining Peace; Women, Peace, and Security; Adapting Peace Operations to New Realities; Addressing Terrorism; New and Emerging Technologies; and Reform of UN Security council. Through a critical examination of India's engagements with the UN, it's current policies, priorities, and emerging global role, this article will attempt to identify key areas of convergence and divergence between India's interests and summit's objectives. It argues that India is likely to emphasis the need for a more inclusive and equitable global governance architecture, especially as a voice of the Global South.
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The Summit of the future was held at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York between 20 and 23 Sep 2024, which was attended by heads of more than 130 UN member states and over 4,000 participants. on 22 Sep 2024, world leader adopted a Pact for the Future that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. This Pact has 56 action points under five major heads-Sustainable Development and Financing; International Peace and Security; Science, Technology, innovation, and Digital Cooperation; Youth and Future Generations; and Transforming Global Governance. In this context, as a rising global power and a key player in the UN, Indian perceptions on the themes and purposes of the summit assume significance. This article examines and focuses on India's stance relating to 10 of the UN summits' 56actions points-Sustainable Development; Climate Change; Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts; Cooperation and Understanding Between Member States; Building and Sustaining Peace; Women, Peace, and Security; Adapting Peace Operations to New Realities; Addressing Terrorism; New and Emerging Technologies; and Reform of UN Security council. Through a critical examination of India's engagements with the UN, it's current policies, priorities, and emerging global role, this article will attempt to identify key areas of convergence and divergence between India's interests and summit's objectives. It argues that India is likely to emphasis the need for a more inclusive and equitable global governance architecture, especially as a voice of the Global South.
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