Question Q20GS2GS2

Q20: Critically examine the effectiveness of the UNSC in addressing contemporary crises related to international peace and security. What reforms are necessary to enhance its capability and responsiveness? (Answer in 250 words.)

Main Body

UNSC was formed as apex body for international peace and security, comprising 5 permanent (USA, UK, France, China, Russia) and 10 non-permanent members (2-year term).

Effectiveness of UNSC in contemporary crises:

Positive

1Passed resolutions on humanitarian aid to yoga.

2Condemned terrorism in wake of paradigm effect.

3Coordinated global response during COVID-19 pandemic.

Negative

1Failed to stop Ukraine -Russia war.

Israel-Gaza war.

2Misuse of Veto by permanent members has made the organisation defunct of Russian use of Veto in Ukraine war.

3Lack of Consensus on issues like tension of CCIT is stuck.

4Could not check initiation of rules based international trade through unilateral USA Sanctions.

5Collective response on debt crisis, food crises, supply chain disruption found missing due to rivalry among P5.

Reforms necessary:

Expansion of Permanent & Non-Permanent members to include G4 (India) and members from African/Latin America Services.

Check misuse of Veto through renewal at large in case of crimes against Humanity/Genocide.

Empowering Peacekeepers through both training, key to contributing countries in deployment.

As Dr Tushkari argued UN is becoming a 'anachronistic organisation'. It's reform is critical not just for global peace but also to realize shared goals like SDG.

Expansion of Permanent and Non-Permanent members to include G4 (India) and members from African/Latin American services.

Check misuse of Veto through renewal at large in case of crimes against Humanity/Genocide.

Use of responsibility to protect, to safeguard civilians in conflict.

Empowering peacekeepers through both training, key to contributing countries in deployment.

As Dr. Tushkari opined UN is being a 'anachronistic organisation'. It's reform is critical not just for global peace but also to realize shared goals like SDG.

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Conclusion

As Dr Tushkari argued UN is becoming a 'anachronistic organisation'. It's reform is critical not just for global peace but also to realize shared goals like SDG.

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Topper

Animesh Jain

AIR 63

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

International Institutions, Agencies and Fora - Structure and Mandate

UNSC Counter Terrorism Committee

Effectiveness of UNSC in contemporary issues

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