War on Ukraine: The state of the global response

Implications of the war for the future of multilateralism.

Members event, Panel Recording
17 October 2022 — 6:30PM TO 7:30PM
Chatham House and Online

War on Ukraine: The state of the global response

— Implications of the war for the future of multilateralism.

Russia’s war on Ukraine has tested the capacity for a unified global response to grave violations of the UN Charter. The world is in unchartered territory as a nuclear member of the United Nations Security Council attacks a non-nuclear country.

Multilateral institutions that were born out of an effort to prevent war are struggling to prove their relevance in the face of growing existential threats to humanity. The war is exacerbating divisions within the global community, disrupting food and energy supplies worldwide and contributing to a profound crisis of multilateralism.

The longer these divisions last, the longer the war in the middle of Europe and the harder it will be to respond to the interconnected global crises that threaten everyone.

This discussion offers a unique insight into the macro-geopolitical questions in relation to the war in Ukraine with members of the Elders and other experts:

The panel considers:

  • How can a more united global response to Russian aggression be built?

  • What stands in the way of an effective multilateral response based on international norms?

  • In what ways are divisions between UN member states influencing the trajectory of the war or prospects for peace?

  • How is the conflict changing geopolitics and the ability of the multilateral system to address global challenges?

This event is organised in partnership between Chatham House and The Elders, the group of independent global leaders founded by Nelson Mandela who work for peace, justice and human rights.

As with all members events, questions from the audience drive the conversation.

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