Vol. 6 No. 4 (2023): Pakistan Journal of International Affairs
Articles

ABOLISHING VETO POWER IN THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL; FOR BETTER OR WORSE?

Published 2023-12-20

Abstract

After successive world wars during the first half of the 20th century, countries around the world tried to take prudent steps to minimize such catastrophic wars from happening again. The United Nations Organization was also formed as part of these efforts after the Second World War. However, due to the permanent veto power of the USA, UK, China, France, and Russia, key issues related to world peace remain unsolved, a sorry predicament that continues to this day. This situation can be seen under different facets surrounding the veto power, as done in the following pages. In the following lines, it has been evaluated whether this veto power should remain present, or should it be abolished for the good