1.11. A Case for UN Reforms

♤ Since the end of the Cold War, India has been spearheading a move for reforms at the UN to make the world body more representative of the changing global realities while enhancing its credibility and effectiveness.

♤ In 1992, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution. The resolution reflected three main complaints:

o The Security Council no longer represents contemporary political realities.o It lacks equitable representation ♤ The following are just some of the criteria that have been proposed for new permanent and non-permanent members of the Security Council. A new member should be::