Geneva: United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has warned that the world is entering a period of growing disorder and uncertainty and called for a renewed global security system to prevent deeper instability and conflict.
Speaking at a high level meeting in Geneva, Guterres said the international security framework created after the Second World War no longer reflects current global realities. He stressed that rapid geopolitical shifts, rising tensions among major powers and weakening cooperation are reshaping the world order.
He said conflicts in regions such as Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan show how the rule of law is increasingly being replaced by the rule of force. The UN chief cautioned that these crises are not isolated events but signs of a broader breakdown in global stability.
Guterres also warned that human rights are under serious threat worldwide. He said violations are occurring openly and in some cases with little accountability, undermining international norms that were built over decades.
At the same time, he highlighted a widening gap between humanitarian needs and available funding. With conflicts, displacement and climate disasters increasing, the United Nations and aid agencies are struggling to respond as financial support declines and member states fall behind on contributions.
The secretary general said the world needs a modern security framework that reflects today’s multipolar reality and emerging threats. He urged countries to strengthen international cooperation, support multilateral institutions and uphold international law.
He also emphasized that future security arrangements must address new risks such as cyber threats, artificial intelligence in warfare, climate related crises and resource pressures that can trigger instability and migration.
His warning comes amid growing concern among global leaders that the current international system is struggling to manage rising tensions and prevent conflicts.
Guterres said the choice facing the world is clear: renewed cooperation and collective security, or deeper division and instability in the years ahead.