by ElectTheCouncil | 12 Mar 2020 | Non-permanent UNSC members, Permanent 5, United Nations Security Council
The bloc of three elected African members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) – the A3 – has grown considerably in stature and diplomatic capacity. This is largely due to the creation of the African Union (AU) in 2002 and the growing partnership between it...
by ElectTheCouncil | 6 Nov 2019 | Legitimise the UNSC, Permanent 5, United Nations Security Council
Global safety depends on a UN Security Council that places P5 interests above all...
by ElectTheCouncil | 31 Oct 2019 | Legitimise the UNSC, Permanent 5, United Nations Security Council
The council has prevented a third world war, but global power imbalances raise questions about its effectiveness.
by ElectTheCouncil | 29 Oct 2019 | Non-permanent UNSC members, Permanent 5, United Nations Security Council
By 31 October, South Africa will have completed the first of its two presidency months as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for 2019-20. Its second presidency month is in December 2020. The country’s October presidency was expected to be...
by ElectTheCouncil | 22 Jul 2019 | Non-permanent UNSC members, Permanent 5, United Nations Security Council
South Africa is six months into its third term on a highly divided United Nations Security Council (UNSC). How has it fared and where can improvements be made? Coinciding with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s election in May, and the appointment of new foreign minister...
by ElectTheCouncil | 9 Apr 2019 | Non-permanent UNSC members, Permanent 5, United Nations Security Council
Just a few months into its third term as a non-permanent member on the UN Security Council, questions are being asked about whether South Africa can influence peace and security trends. These are valid, especially given the threat that institutions of multilaterism...
