Dr. Malone, Rector of the United Nations University, gave a lecture titled “The UN Security Council at a Time of Geo-Strategic Tension.”

On October 30th, Dr. Malone, Rector of the United Nations University, gave a lecture titled “The UN Security Council at a Time of Geo-Strategic Tension.” Dr. Malone explained the diverse challenges that the UN Security Council faces in addressing current world affairs, such as the increasing complexity of civil wars in the Middle East and Africa, growing difficulties for UN PKOs, nuclear and missile development problems, and the power balance shift with the rise of China.

In the discussion session with the students, he clarified that the UN Security Council’s problems are not just institutional ones, such as veto power and representation. He pointed out the lack of common goals among members, particularly P5 members and the absence of discussion on how to address the growing hesitation of UN member states to contribute to more complex UN peace missions.

Students also discussed the possibilities of more representative system and of intervention in the internal affairs of member states suffering from domestic political instability.