The Role of the Security Council in the Maintenance of International Peace and Security

The document assesses the UN Security Council's mandate to maintain international peace and security, highlighting a disconnect between its legal authority and its practical effectiveness. It argues that the Council's current structure, particularly the veto power of the five permanent members (P5), often leads to paralysis in the face of global crises. The text advocates for comprehensive reform to make the Council more representative of the modern geopolitical landscape, specifically mentioning the need for fairer representation for Africa and other regions to restore the body's legitimacy and operational capacity.

APA

Institute for Security Studies (2021). The Role of the Security Council in the Maintenance of International Peace and Security. https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/20070328JUBAPEACETLKS.PDF

Chicago

Institute for Security Studies. The Role of the Security Council in the Maintenance of International Peace and Security. 2021. https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/20070328JUBAPEACETLKS.PDF.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=Institute for Security Studies |title=The Role of the Security Council in the Maintenance of International Peace and Security |date=2021 |url=https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/20070328JUBAPEACETLKS.PDF |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{instituteforsecuritystudies2021role, author = {{Institute for Security Studies}}, title = {{The Role of the Security Council in the Maintenance of International Peace and Security}}, institution = {Institute for Security Studies}, year = {2021}, url = {https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/20070328JUBAPEACETLKS.PDF}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }