‘It’s the ultimate diplomatic prize’
Five seats are up for grabs in the 15-member United Nations Security Council – and voting takes place this week. |||
New York – Years of campaigning for a seat at the world’s “top table” come to a head this week when elections are held to the United Nations Security Council, which decides on such weighty matters as sanctions, war and peace.Five seats are up for grabs in the 15-member Council, where the elected countries will join the five permanent powers – Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States – for a two-year stint.For the …read more
Source: Independent Online
