Assess the prospects and challenges of United Nations Security Council reform in light of recent proposals by Secretary-General António Guterres. Analyze the political, structural, and normative dimensions of the reform agenda, including issues related to representation, veto power, legitimacy, and effectiveness in addressing global security concerns.

The question of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reform has long animated debates on the future of multilateralism and global governance, reflecting deep dissatisfaction with a structure that many see as anachronistic, unrepresentative, and inequitable. The recent calls for reform by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, particularly articulated in his "Our Common Agenda" report and during … Continue reading Assess the prospects and challenges of United Nations Security Council reform in light of recent proposals by Secretary-General António Guterres. Analyze the political, structural, and normative dimensions of the reform agenda, including issues related to representation, veto power, legitimacy, and effectiveness in addressing global security concerns.