The document discusses global governance and the role of the United Nations in a changing world order. It summarizes the analysis of historians Mark Mazower and Paul Kennedy who argue that the UN model of state-centric global governance is outdated and struggling to address 21st century challenges that are transnational in nature. However, the UN and European Union still have relevant roles to play in global governance due to their ability to engage in long-term recovery operations through comprehensive approaches that address social, economic and political root causes of conflicts. While imperfect, the UN and EU remain indispensable instruments of global governance.