Political Science · International Relations
UGC NET June 2021 Political Science
Why is reform of the Security Council problematic?
AEnlarging the permanent membership could impair decision-making
BNone of the existing permanent members are keen to give up their seats
CIt is difficult to make an uncontroversial case for any of the potential new permanent members
DAll of the above ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) All of the above — Reform of the Security Council is problematic for all the reasons listed.
Explanation
★Reform of the Security Council is problematic for all the reasons listed.
★Enlarging the permanent membership could make decisions slower and harder.
★None of the present permanent members wishes to give up its seat or veto.
★It is hard to make an undisputed case for any single new permanent member.
★Rival regional powers often block one another's claims.
★The Charter also requires the consent of the permanent members for amendment.
★So all the stated obstacles together make reform difficult.
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