Overview
- At a Security Council open debate led by Somalia, António Guterres warned that the rule of law is giving way to a 'law of the jungle' and urged immediate steps to enhance the Council’s representation and effectiveness.
- Guterres outlined three priorities: uphold the UN Charter, use Article 33 dispute‑settlement tools with stronger regional partnerships, and reinforce international courts with respect for ICJ rulings and independence for the ICC.
- India’s UN envoy Parvathaneni Harish said the UN is not seen as delivering on peace and security, urging comprehensive Council reform including expansion in both permanent and non‑permanent categories.
- The African Union’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf called for correcting historical injustice by adding a permanent African seat on the Council.
- Coverage highlighted growing plurilateral alternatives, including President Donald Trump’s newly launched Board of Peace on Gaza, which is viewed as operating outside UN‑led processes.