Abhishek Sunar, BA.LLB (Hons.), LL.M (Constitutional & Administrative Law)
Parul Chourse, BBA.LLB (Hons.), LL.M (Constitutional & Administrative Law)
ABSTRACT
The United Nations Security Council (hereinafter referred to as UNSC) is one of the most important multilateral institutions having the intent to shape global governance and is attuned to adopt legally binding resolutions for the maintenance of international peace and security and, if necessary, authorize the use of force. However, the changing geo-political distribution of power relying on the institutional structure and decision-making drill of the UNSC has proven to be one of the most intricated challenges of the last decades, while it is the institution that has faced the most vociferous calls for reparation in present. The criticism which embroils the emerging nations is focussed by three issues. Firstly, the UNSC membership does not reflect today’s world; developing countries are underrepresented and there are no permanent members from either Africa or Latin America. Secondly, the five permanent members enjoy veto power and frequently abuse their privileges. Lastly, there is a lack of transparency and efficiency in the UNSC decision making process. Wherefore, the research would highlight the prevalent lacunae and the utter need to reform the UNSC in the verge of globalization and emerging nations with the calibre to represent and produce viable results if inculcated in the UNSC.
Keywords: Ameliorate, Participation, Transparency, Emerging Nations, Governance, Security Council.
