UN Security Council Reform: Possibilities and Constraints

Author(s): Anurag Tiwari

Abstract:

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) remains the apex body for maintaining international peace and security. However, its structure reflects post-World War II power configurations, leading to criticisms of unrepresentativeness, legitimacy deficits, and institutional inertia. This paper critically examines the possibilities and constraints of UNSC reform through a comprehensive literature review, theoretical frameworks, and case studies of Rwanda, Iraq, and Syria. It evaluates reform proposals, structural and political obstacles, and concludes with pragmatic policy recommendations. The analysis reveals that while normative and institutional proposals are abundant, geopolitical realities severely constrain transformative reforms, necessitating incremental, strategic approaches to enhance the Council’s legitimacy and effectiveness.

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