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Bertrand Badie Laments Paralysis of UN Security Council

Bertrand Badie, emeritus professor at Sciences Po, criticizes the paralysis of the UN Security Council and states reform is impossible in a September 27, 2026 RFI interview.


Nadia El-Amrani
Nadia El-Amrani
September 27, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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Bertrand Badie, emeritus professor at Sciences Po Paris and specialist in international relations, stated on Sunday, September 27, on RFI that the UN Security Council is paralyzed and that it is impossible to reform it.

When asked about the outcome of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, he emphasized that this paralysis prevents any significant evolution of the international organization, criticizing the very functioning of the Council.

This statement comes as multilateralism is being tested on the international stage, raising questions about the future of the UN.

Sources

  • RFI (FR) — ONU: «Le Conseil de sécurité est paralysé et on ne peut pas le réformer» (2026-09-27)

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