Don’t ditch the triple lock. There is a better way to circumvent the Security Council veto – The Irish Times
There has been little discussion about the UN alternatives that could help to circumvent Security Council paralysis. International peace and security are not the exclusive domain of the Security Council. Key to an understanding of this are the primary aims of the UN and the imprecise relationship of the Security Council and General Assembly. One of the ways it did this was to apply pressure on the Security Council to undertake peacekeeping operations. The General Assembly can recommend military measures even when, in its opinion, binding enforcement measures should be taken by the Security Council.
Source: The Irish Times April 01, 2026 06:36 UTC
