The United Nations celebrates 80 years. Many historians and political experts say the anniversary of the United Nations Charter should be celebrated by the international community despite pessimism over the challenges that it faces in today’s world. 

In 1945, the UN’s founding document was signed in San Francisco, in the aftermath of World War II.   

Joining the discussion: 

• Victor Gao is chair professor at Soochow University and joins us from Beijing.
• Jorge Heine is former Chilean Ambassador to China and author of the book, The Non-Aligned World. 
• Ebrahim Rasool is former South African Ambassador to the United States.