Bandung & Beyond: Enduring Legacies of Multilateralism in the Global South

Bandung and Beyond: Enduring Legacies of Multilateralism in the Global South

Event Description: To mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and 70 years since the historic Bandung Conference, this high-level panel brings together diplomats, policymakers, and academics to reflect on Bandung’s enduring legacy for South–South cooperation and its relevance to today’s international order.

The discussion will explore how principles of solidarity, sovereignty, and collective purpose continue to shape global governance and what they mean for the future of multilateralism.

Date: Thursday, 30th October 2025

Time: 17:30 pm - 20:00 pm

Location: SALT, SOAS University of London

Join diplomats, policymakers, and academics for a timely dialogue on the Bandung Spirit and the UN at 80. This panel offers a forum for thoughtful reflection on legacy of Bandung and the future of multilateral governance in an evolving world.