A new proposal for UN reform; will the Security Council be fairer and stronger? | Is it time to change the structure of the UN Security Council?
Foreign Policy magazine has once again raised the issue of reforming one of the most powerful international institutions by publishing a note by Zachary Pickin and Trita Farsi.
These two analysts claim that the Security Council, with a wider representation of the countries of the world, can be more effective in making decisions and solving international crises.
In its current structure, the Security Council has five permanent members with veto rights; America, Russia, China, Great Britain and France.
For years, this structure has faced criticism from countries that believe the global balance of power has shifted since the founding of the United Nations.
The main message of this note is that increasing the representation of countries does not necessarily mean a decrease in efficiency, and it can even contribute to the legitimacy of Security Council decisions.