by ElectTheCouncil | 8 Nov 2021 | Non-permanent UNSC members, Permanent 5, United Nations Security Council
Over the past two decades, Russia has aimed to re-establish itself as a world power. A key way to achieve this has been through its permanent membership on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). In recent years, Russia’s posturing on several international...
by ElectTheCouncil | 23 Feb 2021 | Non-permanent UNSC members, Permanent 5, United Nations Security Council
In December 2020, South Africa ended its two-year term as an elected member on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) – the country’s third such term. Serving on the world’s primary security institution gave South Africa experience to guide future multilateral...
by ElectTheCouncil | 29 Jul 2020 | United Nations Security Council
On 14 July the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted its third resolution on youth, peace and security. This was a welcome step in overcoming historical disagreement among members on the scope and nature of the youth agenda on the council. The negotiations...
by ElectTheCouncil | 22 Jun 2020 | Non-permanent UNSC members, Permanent 5, United Nations Security Council
In January 2021, Kenya will replace South Africa as one of the three elected African members (A3) on the United Nations Security Council, joining Niger and Tunisia. Kenya was elected for the 2021-22 term, together with India, Ireland, Mexico and Norway. Member states...
by ElectTheCouncil | 16 Apr 2020 | Non-permanent UNSC members, Permanent 5, United Nations Security Council
As nations across the world grapple with the COVID-19 crisis, the dire state of multilateralism has once again come into focus. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) hasn’t been spared, and has come under increasing criticism for its muted response to a pandemic...
