Fading Beacons: Why Global Institutions Are Losing Trust

Global institutions like the United Nations (UN), World Health Organization (WHO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and International Criminal Court (ICC) were established to be pillars of global governance, justice, and cooperation after the devastation of World War II. These organizations were meant to uphold international peace, security, health, economic stability, and justice. Today, however, their relevance and effectiveness are being questioned. Inaction, slow responses, and apparent helplessness during critical global events have eroded trust in these institutions. But is it the institutions themselves that are failing—or the leadership tasked with guiding them?