United Nations Security Council Reform: Perspectives and Prospects

Over the years, the world has changed in fundamental ways. We are witnessing a resurgence of Asia, Africa and Latin America. Growth and development have not only made the countries more interdependent, but new and increasingly complex challenges have also arisen. For multilateralism to remain relevant and effective in today's world, multilateral institutions must adapt and reform to reflect contemporary geo-political realities. It is in this context that the expansion of the UN Security Council is of significance.

About the Editors

Ruchita Beri is a Senior Research Associate and Coordinator, Africa, Latin America, Caribbean and United Nations Centre at Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi, specialising in political and security issues of Sub-Saharan Africa. Her current research focus is on India-Africa relations. She is currently the Vice President of the African Studies Association of India. She has edited two books, India and Africa: Enhancing Mutual Engagement; Africa and Energy Security and has contributed journal articles and book chapters to over 80 publications.

Arpita Anant is an Associate Fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. She has a doctoral degree in international politics. Her current research focus is on India's foreign policy and issues in global governance.