Key Insight
Jaishankar flags UN’s failure on terrorism as Pakistan shields terror groups at Security Council
Key Facts
- The 80th anniversary of the United Nations was marked on 24 Oct 2025.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticised the UN’s inability to curb terrorism, citing Pakistan’s shielding of terror outfits at the UN Security Council.
- The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar‑e‑Taiba, claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack (June 2024).
- Pakistan held a non‑permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2025‑2026 term.
- Jaishankar warned that the slowdown of the SDG Agenda 2030 reflects distress in the Global South and undermines multilateralism.
Background
Jaishankar’s remarks link India’s security concerns with the broader debate on the efficacy of multilateral institutions, a core theme under International Relations and Global Governance in GS‑2. The issue also touches upon the UN’s peace‑and‑security mandate, the role of the Security Council, and the Sustainable Development Goals framework.
UPSC Syllabus
- Essay — International Relations and Geopolitics
Mains Angle
GS‑2: Discuss the challenges faced by the United Nations in counter‑terrorism and the implications of member states shielding terror groups. Evaluate reforms needed to strengthen multilateral action.