Critically analyze the United Nations reform proposals put forward by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, specifically focusing on Model A and Model B for Security Council restructuring. Discuss the key features, differences, and potential implications of each model for the effectiveness, legitimacy, and representativeness of the UN Security Council. In your answer, consider both the challenges and opportunities these reforms might present for global governance.

Critically analyse · 20 marks · 30 min

About 1200 words. The examiner marks against these:

• ☐ Both sides
• ☐ Impact

Debate: Should the UN Security Council's permanent membership and veto be restructured?