I recall two elections in 2016 that signalled global multilateral change. He has been admirably shepherding multilateralism and the UN through the tumultuous winds of change, which candidate Guterres never planned for. In 2021, the climate crisis will rise to the top of the multilateral agenda, with active US support. As the climate is set to change for multilateralism, the US will likely take to advocacy to battle the climate crisis. Syed Akbaruddin is a retired diplomat who served as India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New YorkThe views expressed are personal

Source: Hindustan Times November 16, 2020 14:08 UTC