Archibugi, Daniele and Cellini, M. and Malgieri, A. (2025) The reform of the UN Security Council. What are the issues? Global Governance 31 (2), pp. 137-162. ISSN 1075-2846.
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Abstract
Since Cold War’s end, a renovated wide-ranging debate has nfolded about reforming the UN Security Council (SC) even though states have not reached any agreement. This paper considers the goals that should inspire any reform of the SC. Should it be made explicit in what capacity the member states act: in their own interest, that of their geographical group, or to promote United Nations’ purposes? A review of the voting patterns in the SC and the resolutions blocked by the vetoes of permanent members show the core issues blocking the institution. The voting pattern allows us to better understand the scope of the reform proposals. We distinguish between reforms advocating enlargement—adding new members without altering other procedures—and those involving a wider restructuring, also limiting the veto power of the permanent members. Finally, we suggest exploring legal and political mechanisms to include regional organizations, starting with the European Union.
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| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| School: | Birkbeck Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Business and Law > Birkbeck Business School |
| Research Centres and Institutes: | Political Economy and Institutional Studies, Birkbeck Centre for |
| Depositing User: | Daniele Archibugi |
| Date Deposited: | 19 May 2025 13:05 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Sep 2025 20:08 |
| URI: | https://eprints.bbk.ac.uk/id/eprint/55608 |
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