The Enlargement of the UN Security Council: Reflections from the Current Debate

Bourantonis, Dimitris; Magliveras, Konstantinos D.

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“…The permanent members did not explicitly reject it but implicitly put forth their demands. Razali Reform Plan is the outcome of the debate over the enlargement of the UN Security Council (Bourantonis & Magliveras, 2002).…”

Section: Unsc Council Reformmentioning

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Malaysia's Active Role in the United Nations Security Council

Mukhtaruddin¹,

Kang²

2023

J. Professional Business Review

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Purpose: The UNSC non-permanent member plays a vital role in promoting peace and security in current international affairs together with the other five permanent members. Besides the five veto powers, most of the UN members are wishing to be elected as UNSC non-permanent members. Fortunately, Malaysia has been a non-permanent member of the UNSC on four (4) occasions since it acceded to the United Nations in 1957 (1965-1966, 1989-1990, 1999-2000, and 2015-2016). Thus, this study examines Malaysia’s active role in several outstanding UNSC issues. As for affirming its commitment to remain dedicated to resolving international conflict by peaceful means, protecting the world community by the rule of law, and practicing moderation. Methodology: This study is qualitative research that uses both primary and secondary data gathered from various resources. First, primary data was gathered from various official institutions, including the official website of the UN, the UNSC, and the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In addition, this study conducted interviews with several experts in the field. Meanwhile, secondary data was gathered from a variety of sources, including books, magazines, reports, local and international newspapers, and internet documents. Findings: Malaysia's active and committed role in ensuring global peace and security has prompted it to apply for a non-permanent seat in the UNSC. As a non-permanent member of the UNSC, Malaysia receives the recognition and honours of serving the global community. Malaysia can therefore solve international concerns brought up at the UNSC given its significant experience working with different member nations. In doing so, Malaysia supports initiatives to uphold peace and security and works to settle differences constructively. Research Implications: The study makes a substantial contribution to the body of knowledge, particularly regarding Malaysia's active participation as a non-permanent member of the UNSC. Consequently, this study had a favourable influence on many facets of the community. This study is specifically able to assist the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and government agencies in dealing with international actors as well as enhancing world peace and cooperation. Meanwhile, in general, this study can boost further research for the academicians related to Malaysia’s significant position in the UN as to help halt international conflicts. Furthermore, this study supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), which emphasize a significant reduction in all types of conflict and encourage communities and governments to work together to end disputes and insecurity.

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Section: Unsc Council Reformmentioning

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Malaysia's Active Role in the United Nations Security Council

Mukhtaruddin¹,

Kang²

2023

J. Professional Business Review

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“…Certainly it is clear that while there are very good reasons to develop a better understanding of Sino–African interactions, it is a mistake to do so at the expense of exploring Indian–African interactions – or indeed, those of other smaller players. Governments, foreign policy analysts, businesses, civil society organisations and ordinary people – as consumers, workers and citizens – are having to accommodate to emerging shifts in global economic and diplomatic centres of gravity (Arrighi 2005a,b; Bourantonis and Magliveras 2002; Bradford and Linn 2004; Langhammer 2005). India, as one of the two main ‘Asian Drivers’, a ‘BRIC’ country, a founder member of IBSA, a key player in the G77, and a significant voice at the WTO is very much at the centre of these challenges and opportunities 4…”

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“…The last few years have witnessed a surge of academic, policy and commercial interest in what appear to be significant changing global geographies of investment, trade, aid, economic growth and geopolitical power. An array of new terms and acronyms has burst upon the scene -notably the 'Asian Drivers', the 'BRICs' (Brazil, Russia, India, China), (Arrighi 2005a,b;Bourantonis and Magliveras 2002;Bradford and Linn 2004;Langhammer 2005). India, as one of the two main 'Asian Drivers', a 'BRIC' country, a founder member of IBSA, a key player in the G77, and a significant voice at the WTO is very much at the centre of these challenges and opportunities.…”

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The Elephant in the Corner? Reviewing India‐Africa Relations in the New Millennium

Mawdsley

McCann

2010

Geography Compass

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As countries of the ‘global South’ seek to challenge existing uneven architectures of economic, political and institutional power, now under different circumstances to those prevailing during the Cold War, relations between African countries and various ‘Rising Powers’ have drawn a great deal of academic and public attention. This scrutiny has been heavily tilted towards analysis of China’s African activities. This paper aims to partially redress this balance with an introductory review of India’s contemporary relations with sub‐Saharan Africa. A number of analysts suggest that in the longer term, India may well achieve a more prosperous and stable economy than China, while in the shorter term, its economic and political profile may result in a more productive relationship for many different African countries, sectors and constituencies. But India will also bring its own challenges in its African commercial interactions, bilateral relations and through its part in shaping the multilateral polity and global economy. This paper therefore aims to critically review contemporary India‐Africa relations on four broad thematic points. Changing geographies of Indo‐African relations; Trade and foreign direct investment; Development cooperation; and Geopolitics and diplomacy. India’s confidence as a global political and economic actor is apparent in its African diplomacy and economic engagements, but claims to exceptionalism (relative both to Chinese and Western actors) in such relations are not as self‐evident as some have asserted. Whether recent shifts in relations between African nations and India will work in the interests of less privileged citizens, workers and consumers in Africa and in India also remain unclear.

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“…Not before time, 1 these changes are starting to stimulate serious academic and policy debates over ‘China's rise’. Analysts from a wide spectrum of disciplines – including international relations, economics, history, political studies, development studies and geography – are paying increasing attention to the effects of China's burgeoning demand for raw materials and energy on global commodity prices and the terms of trade (Institute of Development Studies 2006; Kaplinsky 2005, 2006); the rhetorics and impacts of its foreign aid programmes (Manning 2006); its role and interests in the latest round of trade discussions at Cancun and Doha (Bradford and Linn 2004; Harris 2005; Humphrey and Messner 2006; Langhammer 2005); its growing diplomatic activity in Asia, Africa and Latin America; and to its challenge over who should have permanent membership on the UN Security Council, as well as how to secure a fair voice in other institutions of ‘global’ governance (Bourantonis and Magliveras 2002). This review specifically analyses one set of regional interactions, namely, Sino–African relations from 1949 to the present day.…”

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China and Africa: Emerging Challenges to the Geographies of Power

Mawdsley

2007

Geography Compass

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Over the last few years, China has assiduously pursued stronger economic and diplomatic relations with many Asian, African and Latin American countries. In part, this is fuelled by its extraordinary economic growth, which has led to a boom in domestic resource demand, and the search for profitable markets and investment outlets. China is also seeking diplomatic support in challenging the inequalities of ‘global’ governance. For better and worse, China's rise will lead to changes in the present structures and loci of power in an uneven world. This review article examines one set of China's ‘South–South’ interactions through an historical account of Sino–African relations from 1949 to the present day. It points to the complexity of interactions between diverse Chinese and African actors, a range of opportunities and problems, and the dangers of a defensive response from the West, if based on unreflexive and unsophisticated foreign policy analysis.

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The Enlargement of the UN Security Council: Reflections from the Current Debate

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Malaysia's Active Role in the United Nations Security Council

Malaysia's Active Role in the United Nations Security Council

The Elephant in the Corner? Reviewing India‐Africa Relations in the New Millennium

China and Africa: Emerging Challenges to the Geographies of Power

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