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| Is the United Nations still fit for purpose? Anton La Guardia, diplomatic editor at The Economist, discusses the future of the UN as it marks its 80th birthday with co-host of The Intelligence Jason Palmer. 0:00 – What is the state of the United Nations at 80? 0:44 – Macron recognises aPalestinian state: why is this significant? 2:11 – Why does American funding matter so much? 5:00 – What does the UN look like without America? 5:45 – Will the UN decay or be “Trumpified”? 7:02 – Could the UN come through this period stronger? Listen to the full episode:https://econ.st/3Vw8pxn The UN’s grim future: https://econ.st/4mxJHrE Sign up to our weekly newsletter: https://econ.st/3J0xzBr #theeconomist #unitednations #donaldtrump |
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