Interestingly, the U.N. proposal would begin September 2024, a mere two months before a highly anticipated general election in the U.S. The global organization will host a "Summit of the Future" where associated nations will adopt a so-called "Pact for the Future." The "Pact," or agreement, would set in place multiple policy reforms offered by the U.N. in past years as part of its "Our Common Agenda" platform.
While there are several aggressive proposals included in the agenda, none are as disconcerting as the U.N.'s plan for an "Emergency platform," which would provide the international organization significant powers in times of "Global shocks," such as another global pandemic.
The emergency platform would provide the international body with power over all nations in times of distress.
" According to the U.N.'s policy proposal, the secretary-general could extend the emergency platform, if need be, despite its duration being set for a "Finite period." Such a decision would be made without the consent of any member nations.
Precisely what type of "Global shock" would trigger an emergency platform? According to the U.N., a "Large-scale event," "Future pandemics," a "Disruptions to global digital connectivity," a "Major event in outer space," and other "Unforeseen risks" are all causes of an emergency platform.
Many have criticized the U.N.'s proposal and have accused it of being an attempt at consolidating power.
U.S. Ambassador Chris Lu noted in March 2022 that the Biden administration supports the U.N.'s emergency platform, as well as multiple other proposals included in "Our Common Agenda," according to a transcript of Lu's remarks to the U.N. in 2022.
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