Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
5. For multilateralism to remain relevant and effective in today’s world, multilateral institutions must adapt and reform to reflect contemporary geo-political realities. Analyse the above statement in the context of need for reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
India has called for countries to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and respect international agreements. Speaking at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting, ‘Promote Common Security Through Dialogue and Cooperation’.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the need for UNSC reforms and steps to do so.
Directive:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing the role of UNSC in global multilateral order.
Body:
First, write about the various issues present within the UNSC which renders it ineffective and undemocratic.
Next, write the potential of reforms in the UNSC – with respect to archaic membership structure of the UNSC, expansion of the UNSC’s permanent membership, structural inequality in the security grouping etc
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to achieve reforms.
