Question

In 1992, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution. The resolution reflected which of the following main complaints?

1. The Security Council no longer represents contemporary political realities.
2. Its decisions reflect only Western values and interests and are dominated by a few powers.
3. It lacks equitable representation.

Options

• i & ii

• i & iii

• ii & iii

• i, ii & iii

Answer 1

i, ii & iii

Explanation:

The UN General Assembly passed a resolution in 1992. The resolution addressed three major issues: The Security Council does not reflect current political realities. Its decisions are dominated by a few powers and reflect only Western values and interests. It lacks fair representation. In response to these growing calls for the UN to be restructured, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan launched an inquiry into how the UN should be reformed on January 1, 1997. For example, how should new Security Council members be chosen?