columnsUpdated: May 08, 2020 19:36 ISTIndia expects to be elected to the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) non-permanent membership next month for a two-year term beginning in January 2021. These include, among other things, the size of the expanded UNSC, sharing of veto power and categories of membership. But a case can be made for it to make UNSC reforms a top priority for its UN mission. Even while handling Pakistan — the clear and present danger next door — championing climate change, social justice and poverty alleviation, further entrenching ownership of yoga and contributing to peacekeeping, India can and should prioritise the pursuit of permanent membership. Especially as it comes with a bonus buy one, get one prospect: Fix WHO, get a crack at the UNSC.

Source: Hindustan Times May 08, 2020 14:00 UTC