Need for Urgent Reforms in the United Nations Security Council: Pathways to Equitable Representation
Journal: Kathmandu School of Law Review
Year: 2025

The United Nations (UN) has faced growing criticism over time for structural inefficiencies, lack of transparency, and the underrepresentation of diverse voices in critical decision-making processes. This article examines the necessity of reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with a focus on the controversial veto power wielded by the permanent members (P5). The veto system, has contributed to imbalanced decision-making, undermining the principles of equitable representation, espe