The veto power blocks the Council from being able to take decisive action, as demonstrated by Kosovo and, more recently, Syria

Nigeria’s new president faces a large uphill battle with Boko Haram that involves more than just military tactics

Saudi Arabia is an affront to anyone who has regard for basic human rights and our silence in the face of such violations is a ghastly disgrace.

Most states agree that the size of the Security Council needs to be enlarged in order for it to become more representative of the world today

Christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world.

Burundi is on the verge of returning to a conflict which was believed to be left behind.

The biggest obstacle to achieving comprehensive Security Council reform is that it may require an amendment to the UN Charter

The delicate balance between protecting citizens’ security and infringing their rights poses a significant challenge to governments.

There is a very particular, if narrow-minded, logic to his sitting on his hands whilst the world degenerates into chaos.

There is one major issue that faces the Security Council: legitimacy.