UN Security Council Reform: A Perspective

Abstract

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is a powerful entity within the United Nations (UN) system. However, the current structure of the body and the representation of UNSC members proved to be ineffective and expedited. An immediate reform process is needed to maintain its effectiveness, legitimacy, and fair representation. Its system has not been conducive to UN decision-making for most countries. Perhaps due to the lack of representation, poor transparency, moral injustice, and undemocratic. This article aims to examine the context of reform proposals and the issues preventing reform efforts. The applied methodology is a qualitative research approach using both primary and secondary information. Reform of the UNSC is therefore difficult to achieve as the five permanent members continue to shape UN decision-making. In addition, the current political realities of the United Nations system are no longer satisfactory to the majority of member states.