Bangladesh, July 1 -- As the world marked the 80th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter on June 26, 2025, the global mood was anything but celebratory. In a world teetering on the edge of multiple geopolitical crises – from the deepening wars in Gaza and Ukraine to a dangerous flare-up involving Israel, Iran, and the United States – the very institution designed to avert global catastrophe now finds itself sidelined, powerless, and often scorned. And yet, the need for an effective, fair, and collaborative multilateral order has never been more urgent.

Founded in the smoldering aftermath of the Second World War, the United Nations was born not merely out of necessity, but out of a profound collective yearni...