Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has raised alarm over what he calls a “major crisis” at the United Nations, highlighting concerns that the world’s most important international body is struggling to keep pace with today’s challenges.
Political and Financial Challenges
Eide explained that the UN is currently facing both political and financial difficulties.
He stressed that as wars and conflicts spread across the globe, “almost all the rules of the UN Charter are being violated.”
According to him, if these issues continue without intervention, the world could become “much more dangerous.”
Calls for Reform of the Security Council
The concerns echo remarks made by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on September 17.
Guterres pointed out that the UN Security Council still reflects the geopolitical realities of 1945, not the modern world.
These comments have added momentum to long-standing calls for reform of the organization’s governing structures.
The Need for Global Action
Eide’s warning underscores a growing frustration with the UN’s ability to respond effectively to global crises.
Diplomats and experts agree that updating the rules, funding mechanisms, and representation in the Security Council may be essential if the organization is to remain relevant in today’s complex international landscape.