India’s entry in the UNSC

Anuj Singh

Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai

April 19, 2019

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What is the UNSC

A wing of the United Nations charged with:

Ensuring international peace and security.

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What is the UNSC

A wing of the United Nations charged with:

Ensuring international peace and security.
Accepting new members to the UN.

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What is the UNSC

A wing of the United Nations charged with:

Ensuring international peace and security.
Accepting new members to the UN.
Approving any changes to the UN charter.

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Structure of the UNSC

Permanent Members

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Structure of the UNSC

Permanent Members
I US, China, Russia, UK and France.

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Structure of the UNSC

Permanent Members
I US, China, Russia, UK and France.
I Have the power to veto block the adoption of any resolution.

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Structure of the UNSC

Permanent Members
I US, China, Russia, UK and France.
I Have the power to veto block the adoption of any resolution.
Temporary Members

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Structure of the UNSC

Permanent Members
I US, China, Russia, UK and France.
I Have the power to veto block the adoption of any resolution.
Temporary Members
I Involved in Security Briefings.

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Structure of the UNSC

Permanent Members
I US, China, Russia, UK and France.
I Have the power to veto block the adoption of any resolution.
Temporary Members
I Involved in Security Briefings.
I Ten Non-Permanent Members elected for two-year terms.

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Structure of the UNSC

Permanent Members
I US, China, Russia, UK and France.
I Have the power to veto block the adoption of any resolution.
Temporary Members
I Involved in Security Briefings.
I Ten Non-Permanent Members elected for two-year terms.
I Elected by the UN General Assembly, a nation must receive at least
two-thirds of the total votes cast.

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Structure of the UNSC

Permanent Members
I US, China, Russia, UK and France.
I Have the power to veto block the adoption of any resolution.
Temporary Members
I Involved in Security Briefings.
I Ten Non-Permanent Members elected for two-year terms.
I Elected by the UN General Assembly, a nation must receive at least
two-thirds of the total votes cast.
I Rotating Seats based on Geographical Region.

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India’s History with the UNSC

A member of the UNSC for seven terms (14 years) as a Temporary

Member, with the most recent being the 2011-12 term.

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India’s History with the UNSC

A member of the UNSC for seven terms (14 years) as a Temporary

Member, with the most recent being the 2011-12 term.
It has taken part in 43 Peacekeeping missions.

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India’s History with the UNSC

A member of the UNSC for seven terms (14 years) as a Temporary

Member, with the most recent being the 2011-12 term.
It has taken part in 43 Peacekeeping missions.
A total contribution exceeding 160000 troops.

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India’s History with the UNSC

A member of the UNSC for seven terms (14 years) as a Temporary

Member, with the most recent being the 2011-12 term.
It has taken part in 43 Peacekeeping missions.
A total contribution exceeding 160000 troops.
In 2014 it was the 3rd largest troop contributor.

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India’s History with the UNSC

A member of the UNSC for seven terms (14 years) as a Temporary

Member, with the most recent being the 2011-12 term.
It has taken part in 43 Peacekeeping missions.
A total contribution exceeding 160000 troops.
In 2014 it was the 3rd largest troop contributor.
In FY 2015-16 India’s contribution to the UN was USD 34 million.

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India’s History with the UNSC

A member of the UNSC for seven terms (14 years) as a Temporary

Member, with the most recent being the 2011-12 term.
It has taken part in 43 Peacekeeping missions.
A total contribution exceeding 160000 troops.
In 2014 it was the 3rd largest troop contributor.
In FY 2015-16 India’s contribution to the UN was USD 34 million.
In 2009, India’s contribution to UN Democracy Fund was USD 250
million.

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G4

India has been seeking a Permanent Seat in the UNSC along with G4.

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G4

India has been seeking a Permanent Seat in the UNSC along with G4.
The G4 includes Brazil, Germany, India and Japan.

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G4

India has been seeking a Permanent Seat in the UNSC along with G4.
The G4 includes Brazil, Germany, India and Japan.
According to the G4 proposal, the UNSC should be expanded to 25
members.

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Why should India be a Permanent Member?

World’s largest liberal democracy.

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Why should India be a Permanent Member?

World’s largest liberal democracy.

Currently the 7th largest economy in terms of nominal GDP,
projected to surpass both UK and France by 2020

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Why should India be a Permanent Member?

World’s largest liberal democracy.

Currently the 7th largest economy in terms of nominal GDP,
projected to surpass both UK and France by 2020
Currently the 3rd largest economy in terms of PPP.

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Obstacles

Current Security Council Permanent Members remain apprehensive

regarding the expansion of Permanent Seats.

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Obstacles

Current Security Council Permanent Members remain apprehensive

regarding the expansion of Permanent Seats.
Among the Permanent Members, China would be especially difficult
to convince due to the current bilateral issues between India and
China.

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