India’s Bid for Permanent Membership in the United Nations Security Council: Strategic, Political, and Normative Foundations Introduction The question of reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has been central to debates on global governance, legitimacy, and representativeness in the post-Cold War international order. Among the most prominent aspirants for a permanent seat is India—a … Continue reading What are the strategic, political, and normative factors underpinning India’s claim to permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council?