International Stalemate: The Need for a Structural Revamp of the U.N. Security Council

Authors

Jessica Elbaz, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note advocates for urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), focusing on abolishing the veto power of the five permanent members (P5) and expanding membership to improve representation and efficiency. It argues that the current structure often leads to gridlock, hindering effective action on global crises, and proposes replacing the veto with a composite majority voting system. The analysis emphasizes the need for reforms to address modern challenges, ensure timely interventions, and prevent violations of the UN Charter’s principles of peace and security.

Disciplines

International Law | Law | Law and Politics | Nonprofit Organizations Law

Recommended Citation

Jessica Elbaz, International Stalemate: The Need for a Structural Revamp of the U.N. Security Council, 15 Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J. 209 (2016).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cplpej/vol15/iss1/8