Addressing contemporary global issues (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Total UNSC members
Total UNSC members
15 members
Number of permanent UNSC members
Number of permanent UNSC members
5 permanent members (P5)
Number of non-permanent UNSC members
Number of non-permanent UNSC members
10 non-permanent members
Non-permanent member term length
Non-permanent member term length
Two-year terms
The five P5 countries
The five P5 countries
USA, UK, France, Russia, China
Year P5 status granted
Year P5 status granted
1945
P5 veto power effect
P5 veto power effect
Can block any substantive resolution
Russia & China veto example
Russia & China veto example
Syrian civil war resolutions
UNSC intervention in 2011
UNSC intervention in 2011
Libya
Who blocked Syria action?
Who blocked Syria action?
Russia's vetoes
Emerging powers seeking permanent seats
Emerging powers seeking permanent seats
India, Brazil, South Africa
U.S. frequently vetoes resolutions about
U.S. frequently vetoes resolutions about
Israel
G4 initiative countries
G4 initiative countries
Germany, Japan, India, Brazil
UN Charter amendment requires
UN Charter amendment requires
Two-thirds of General Assembly approval
Charter amendment must be ratified by
Charter amendment must be ratified by
All P5 members