Prospects for UN Security Council reform
Journal: FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Year: 2025

The study aimed to comprehensively examine the prospects for reforming the United Nations Security Council, considering its response and role in key military conflicts from 2011 to 2024. A detailed analysis of the Security Council’s response to conflicts in Syria, Ukraine, Yemen, Libya, South Sudan, Mali, and Myanmar revealed various systemic issues in its functioning. In particular, it was found that the veto power of permanent members frequently leads to decision making paralysis, especially w