Pakistan will be the chairman of the UN Security Council (UNSC) throughout this month. UNSC is the world’s strongest International Umbrella. If the presidency of such a powerful organization comes in the hands of a country like Pakistan, even if temporarily correct, what can happen? Or is this post symbolic, which has nothing to do with real power?
UNAC is considered the most powerful institution of United Nations. UNSC monitors all the world to work on international pieces and to make security. And if there is a possibility of war or fights, which can spread, then the Security Council also has the option of taking military action or imposing economic-physical ban.
The council replaces 15 members. Its membership is of two types- permanent and temporary. Five countries are its permanent members- America, Britain, Russia, France and China. At the same time, 10 such countries are also members, who change every two years. All these members get a chance to head on rotation. This means that Pakistan will also handle the presidency of both permanent and temporary countries this month.
The chairmanship is available for only one month and rotation occurs according to the English alphabet. If Pakistan or India are temporary members of the council at that time, then when their turn comes, they get the chairmanship of the entire Security Council. There is no election or vote for this, but it is everyone’s turn. Pakistan was also not selected by any vote, but it got this opportunity with the number on rotation.
What does the president do
– Deciding the agenda of meetings running that month.
– He has the responsibility of running meetings.
– Deciding the agenda when, on which issue will be talked about.
– To issue presidential statements.
– If any crisis comes, then handle the emergency meeting.
– interaction with the media and speak on behalf of the UN.
If seen, that country becomes the voice of UNSC for the whole month. However, this does not mean that he could take decisions. The power to make decisions is with permanent members, which we have spoken up. If they want, they can dismiss any proposal, or can also refuse to talk. At the same time, there is no bus of the Speaker on the temporary members. He can only keep his point, but cannot order.
Can countries surrounded by allegations of terrorism become president
Technically, yes. The Constitution of UNSC says that every member has to become president in turn, whether he is alleged or not. Until a country withdraws membership, there will be a place for him in UNSC.
Can Pakistan take advantage of this opportunity
Not technically. The Speaker cannot take any decision alone. For every proposal, the majority of the remaining members of the council is necessary, or everyone’s consent is needed on many issues. If the country opposed, then the Speaker cannot take any proposal forward.
But political and diplomatically he can do many disturbances. Rather it has also started. Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Aseem Iftikhar Ahmed, started discussing the Kashmir matter, while this is the issue between India and Pakistan. That is, controlling agenda is in the hands of the country. He can decide which issue should be discussed more and who should be shocked. Suppose that if any of the temporary members want to talk about terrorism, then the Speaker can avoid it, and can make another issue a priority.
The media will also listen to the country in an entire calendar month. Here too, Pakistan can give the opposite statement, showing itself a carrier of peace. Or can call yourself suffering. This was the history of Pakistan. He got a chance to preside over the UNSC seven times so far. Every time he wanted to talk on the Kashmir issue. It is a different matter that every time he was interrupted, or his point was suppressed.
There may not be a direct strength under the chairmanship, but a diplomatic visibility is available. Taking advantage of this, Pakistan can play two games. Keeping the necessary issues behind so that instability comes. Or raise non-essential things so that attention is distracted.
What else can be the agenda besides Kashmir
Kashmir was not only his favorite topic, now Pakistan can cry its grief on the Indus Water Treaty. Please tell that after the attack on tourists in Pahalgam, India broke its water treaty with Islamabad. After this, the leadership there is trying to get it restored. Now on the big stage, he will be able to hear grief more loudly.
How upset should India be
Pak-raga allredi has started on Kashmir. It is possible that he should give the reverse statement about the operation vermilion or mislead the countries. But it does not seem to make much difference. Among the permanent members, Russia, America and Japan and to a large extent Britain also have a soft attitude for India. China remained with Pakistan, which also veto on the permanent membership of India. China is also entangled in its internal politics at the moment. Apart from this, in recent years, he has started silenced on the Kashmir issue. In such a situation, it does not seem that he will pay special attention to Islamabad.