UNSC Reform

Subject : International relations

About:

UNSC is considered the nucleus of the UN system.
It is the only body of UN which has teeth to bite. It has a major say in all critical appointment in UN
Chapter VI of the UN charter gives a mandate to UNSC to settle disputes peacefully through mediation and secure a ceasefire through peacekeeping force.
Chapter VII of UN charter give power to UNSC to impose military and economic sanctions

How will it be reform?

The UNSC reform requires an amendment to the Charter of the United Nations.
In the first stage, the UN General Assembly must approve the reform by a two-thirds majority.
After approval from the UNGeneral Assembly, the amended Charter must then be ratified by at least two-thirds of the member states, including the five permanent Security Council members.
According to Article 108of the Charter all the permanent members of the Security Council must ratify the amendment otherwise it will not be accepted.