A broad ethical framework as a guiding light for international relations will not only ensure harmonious relations between nations but will also lead to progress of the human race. Discuss with examples.

International relations are often governed by national interest, it is sometimes pursued even at the cost of other nations.

e.g. USA war on Iraq in the name of national interest, over a million died.

Therefore there is a need for a broad ethical framework to govern and guide international relations under the auspices of United nations.

e.g.

• peaceful resolution of disputes like south china sea dispute, India - Pakistan border dispute.
• respecting each other sovereignty, mutual benefit or Panchsheel principles
• Justice, Human rights e.g. mediterranean refugee crisis -> a humanitarian solution

This will lead to peace, greater

cooperation between nations for development, sustainable development goals like poverty eradication, fighting terrorism, climate change etc.

Thus paving way for orderly progress of human quality of life.