Research suggests that the links are overstated, especially compared to Africa’s voting patterns with other council members.
UNSC Reform Blog
Discover the facts behind why UNSC Reform is vital.
South Africa’s UN Security Council term has ended – now what?
The country’s next steps on foreign policy will be crucial for its role in multilateral institutions.
Youth to remain a focus on the UN Security Council
In an important victory, youth issues will now be a regular item on the council’s agenda.
SA passes Kenya the baton in the Security Council relay
To influence global decisions, African states on the council must strive to present unified positions.
South Africa’s COVID-19 responsibility on the UN Security Council
SA must act to spare Africa the brunt of the council’s deficiencies in an uncertain COVID-19 world.
Africa can become more influential in the UN Security Council
What will it take for the A3 to shape debates, break geo-political deadlocks, and guide collective action?
The UN Security Council is deadlocked
Can a security council created in 1945 deal with threats of nuclear war, cyber attacks and pandemics?
The UN Security Council has lost its legitimacy
Global safety depends on a UN Security Council that places P5 interests above all else.
Is the UN Security Council still relevant?
The council has prevented a third world war, but global power imbalances raise questions about its effectiveness.
SA ends its first big act on the UN Security Council
South Africa’s mixed performance as council president in October shows how much work is still needed.