# UN calls for global security and peace operation reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/un-calls-for-global-security-and-peace-operation-reforms > Updated: 2026-09-01T14:36:31.000Z. Sources: 39. Developments: 3. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has advocated for a fundamental reset of UN peace operations and maritime security to address a global landscape marked by a resurgence of state-to-state conflict and intensified internal wars. He noted that the number of armed conflicts is at its highest level since 1945, with battle-related deaths in the last five years exceeding those of the previous 25 years combined. Guterres highlighted the evolution of modern warfare, specifically the increased use of drones and autonomous lethal weapons. To mitigate these challenges, Guterres proposed prioritizing preventive diplomacy and more technologically capable peacekeeping missions. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Guterres urged world leaders to ‘stop this madness’ and called for ‘maximum restraint’ regarding escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. Regarding the war in Ukraine, he called for an ‘immediate and total ceasefire’ to facilitate negotiations for lasting peace. Addressing the crisis in Gaza, he advocated for a two-state solution involving independent, sovereign, and democratic states, while urging respect for existing ceasefires and the full implementation of the peace plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. He also called for the immediate removal of obstacles to humanitarian aid. To ensure stability in maritime routes like the Red Sea, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Bab el-Mandeb, Guterres emphasized the need for a ‘peaceful and just’ solution to the Iran-US confrontation. Furthermore, he continued to advocate for the reform of the United Nations and the Bretton Woods system to better reflect a multipolar world and increase the influence of developing nations. At the SCO summit, Guterres identified four key areas for deeper cooperation: global security, development financing, climate action, and AI governance. ## Claims - António Guterres called for an end to global conflicts during the SCO summit. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Guterres called for the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Guterres called for the reform of the United Nations and the Bretton Woods system to reflect modern geopolitical realities. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Guterres urged parties in the Iran-US confrontation to return to previous successful negotiations. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The UN chief advocated for increased representation and influence for developing countries in global governance. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Guterres highlighted the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East as examples of seemingly endless wars. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Guterres described multipolarity as a necessary condition for justice in international relations. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Guterres identified four priority areas for UN-SCO cooperation: security, development financing, climate, and AI governance. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: António Guterres calls for restraint in Middle East and Ukraine UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for maximum restraint in the Middle East and Ukraine, urging a peaceful solution for Iran to protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antnio-guterres-calls-for-restraint-in-middle-east-and-ukraine ### 2026-09-01: UN Chief Guterres calls for global governance reform at SCO summit At the SCO summit in Bishkek, UN chief António Guterres called for reforming the UN and Bretton Woods systems to reflect a multipolar world and increase the influence of developing nations. 29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antnio-guterres-urges-world-leaders-to-end-global-wars ### 2026-08-26: United Nations calls for reset of peace operations and maritime security UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for a reset of peace operations and new maritime security mechanisms as global conflicts reach their highest levels since 1945. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-nations-calls-for-reform-of-peace-operations-amid-rising-global-conflict --- Cite as: UN calls for global security and peace operation reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/un-calls-for-global-security-and-peace-operation-reforms