TEN CRITICAL QUESTIONS ON CURRENT GEOPLOITICAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES – 187
29 September 2026
PRERNA FOR IAS
(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)
TEN CRITICAL QUESTIONS ON CURRENT GEOPLOITICAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES – 187
1. Why does India seek reform of the UN Security Council, and what does Russia's support mean?
Answer: India's case is based on the argument that global institutions should reflect present realities, not only the power structure created after the Second World War. The supplied NBT summary says Russia has supported expansion of permanent membership, which is diplomatically useful for India's claim. Recent reporting also confirms Russia's support for adding permanent members while retaining the existing veto system. Reuters However, support from one permanent member is not enough to reform the Council. For India, UNSC reform is fundamentally about making multilateral institutions more representative, credible and responsive to today's distribution of global influence.
2. How should India manage the improving relationship with Canada after the recent diplomatic crisis?
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