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RakhiAIR 65· 2024

Question Q20GS2GS2

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

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UNSC is a permanent organ of United Nations established in 1945 in response to world war II and the holocaust under Adolf Hitler promoting for peace and security across the globe\n\nEffectiveness of UNSC in contemporary era\na Present world war III - it has been 80 years since any major war - helped in reduced escalation of Minor conflicts\nb Internal stalemate eg reducing

Civil wars eg African nations, west help of UN Peace Keeping from (bag H SKILLED)\n(1) Passing of Resolutions eg condemning officers during Kuwait war, unanimously\n(2) Condemn terrorism eg after 9/11 attack on US Twin Towers\nYet, it faces limitations\n(1) Outdated Norms eg extraordinary powers to P-5 and absolute veto\n(2) Lack of Permning of evolution - due to presence of conflicting interests within P-5 eg US (via Russia\n(3) Lack of reforms eg lack of representation till a global south, as dominated by 6H nations

4Humanitarian crisis - by using of unnecessary force by UNPKF\nUnused representation eg African, S.Indian nations (chef Amaan)\nUse of veto as least resort - to enable implementation of decisions, making binding for nations to follow\n(2) Ensure Mandatory implementation - of decisions, making binding for nations to follow\nUse of defense as priority eg by UNPKF\nTransforming - in appointment process eg of non-permanent members\nSeparate force - for ensuring cease-fire without bias for any stake nation. There UNSC needs reforms urgently due to change in world order and rise of geopolitical influence
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Conclusion

There UNSC needs reforms urgently due to change in world order and rise of geopolitical influence

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Topper

Rakhi

AIR 652024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

International Institutions, Agencies and Fora - Structure and Mandate

UNSC Counter Terrorism Committee

UN Reforms and Effectiveness

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