UN Chief Antonio Guterres Calls for Security Council Reform Amid Global Power Imbalance
· World · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized the UN Security Council for being paralyzed by global powers that violate international law, calling for urgent reform to reflect modern geopolitical realities. He highlighted how the Council’s outdated composition undermines its ability to maintain global peace, enabling nations to act with impunity. Guterres emphasized the need for redistributing power and reforming the Council to address current geopolitical divides. His remarks were made during a press conference ahead of the UN General Assembly’s high-level week.
Why it matters
The UN Security Council’s legitimacy and effectiveness are directly impacted by its composition, affecting global peacekeeping efforts and international law enforcement. Reform efforts could reshape diplomatic dynamics and influence how nations respond to conflicts and human rights violations worldwide.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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