Reform of the Un Security Council - Henry Sarennes

Scientific Essay from the year 2011 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Topic: International Organisations, Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, language: English, abstract: The UN Security Council has been gaining great prominence in recent years in the international sphere in terms of power and authority, especially after the end of the Cold War which divided the world in a plague of uncertainty. Indeed, the Council's increasing involvement in peacekeeping efforts, as well as expanded capabilities and power in decision-making and intervention has made them a respected and recognized actor in the international sphere by the majority of countries in the world. This spike in activity is seemingly a pointer that the Council has been performing its set tasks and agendas in effective and satisfactory manners. However, their often displayed inability to intervene on time or effectively (e.g., Balkan and Middle Eastern wars, recent genocides) has made critics point out to the council's inability to cope with the challenges brought on by contemporary politics, arguing that a reform would be an ideal approach in solving some of these new issues and challenges.