UN reform would require the existing structure to evolve beyond the interests of a privileged few, and ensure the metrics of accountability are focused on all states in equal measure Need for peacebuilding takes a backseat when competing interests of P5 states take precedence over very purpose of UN initiatives The author is a senior expert at Initiate Futures, and leads the West Asia Program at the Institute of Regional Studies. ISTANBUL Türkiye has recently ramped up its calls for effective