If the United Nations does not attempt to chart a course for the world's people in the first decades of the new millennium, who will?
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the responsibility of global leadership in guiding humanity's future.
Kofi Annan's quote calls attention to the critical role of the United Nations in shaping the direction of global society as we move into a new era. It suggests that without proactive leadership and a clear plan, the future of the world's people may be uncertain, highlighting the importance of strategic governance and collective action in addressing global challenges.
In practice
In a speech about our collective future, you might say, 'As Kofi Annan once stated, if the United Nations doesn't lead, who will?'
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