The United Nations Security Council is widely considered the most powerful organization in the UN; by extension, one could argue that it is the most powerful international organization in the world. Delegates have gathered today to discuss how to reform the seats at the table more fairly. The veto powers of the P5 nations (US, China, Russia, France, UK) are at stake, and regional representation is being strongly advocated for by nations like Equatorial Guinea and Kuwait.
Despite being one of the largest countries in the world, a cluster of ideas laid out by the US details the adding of an Asian seat and an African seat and the removal of a European seat. The delegate stated that Middle Eastern nations are qualified for the additional Asian seat.
About two hundred seventy rotations in non-permanent seats have been made since 1966; less than twenty of them were Middle Eastern countries. If the American resolution gets passed, this number will slightly increase, acting as the first step towards more Arabic representation in the international community.
The delegate of France, who is loosely aligned with the delegate of the US, elaborated on his version of the possible final resolution. P5 members will still possess veto powers, but to level the playing field, vetoes can be overwritten with supermajorities (a final percentage hasn’t been specified yet) in the P5, the Security Council, and in a general assembly (also unspecified). Vetoes also won’t be allowed if the issue is deemed a humanitarian crisis.
France’s proposition proves to be another step towards the amplification of Middle-Eastern voices and opinions on the global stage. Perhaps one day, after further reformation, an Arabic nation could have a permanent seat in the security council.
Despite being one of the largest countries in the world, a cluster of ideas laid out by the US details the adding of an Asian seat and an African seat and the removal of a European seat. The delegate stated that Middle Eastern nations are qualified for the additional Asian seat.
About two hundred seventy rotations in non-permanent seats have been made since 1966; less than twenty of them were Middle Eastern countries. If the American resolution gets passed, this number will slightly increase, acting as the first step towards more Arabic representation in the international community.
The delegate of France, who is loosely aligned with the delegate of the US, elaborated on his version of the possible final resolution. P5 members will still possess veto powers, but to level the playing field, vetoes can be overwritten with supermajorities (a final percentage hasn’t been specified yet) in the P5, the Security Council, and in a general assembly (also unspecified). Vetoes also won’t be allowed if the issue is deemed a humanitarian crisis.
France’s proposition proves to be another step towards the amplification of Middle-Eastern voices and opinions on the global stage. Perhaps one day, after further reformation, an Arabic nation could have a permanent seat in the security council.