First evidence session on international relations in the multilateral system to examine United Nations
The Foreign Affairs Committee holds its first evidence session in its inquiry into International relations within the multilateral system. The session will focus on the “core” multilateral organisation – the United Nations.
Meeting details
In the first panel, the Committee examines the perception that the UN and other multilaterals are in a “crisis of legitimacy”, hearing evidence from Lord Malloch-Brown, the President of Open Society Foundations and former UN Deputy Secretary General. Questions are likely to focus on the potential consequences of this apparent crisis of legitimacy, the perceived failures of the UN Security Council in its response to recent conflicts, and the potential effects of increased competition between China and the USA.
In the second panel, the Committee discusses the challenges facing the UN, hearing from a panel of expert witnesses. Questions are likely to focus on efforts by autocratic states to “capture” the UN, the UK’s work alongside allies to form coalitions and to strengthen the UN and the UK’s efforts to build bridges with developing nations.
The Committee will publish written evidence received as part of this inquiry tomorrow.