‘Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security.’ Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) and its associated bodies in addressing and mitigating this threat at the international level.

It has been effective in international sphere

(1) Promotion of NPT has helped denuclearize the global powers

(2) Rotating membership allows different countries to have a share in international policy

(3) Resolution of the Cold War and Korean War has helped it gain credibility.

(4) Help in providing humanitarian assistance and arbitration in Syrian Civil War

However it suffers from drawbacks

(1) Permanent Members (US, Russia, UK, France, China) use their veto to act in personal interests. → China has blocked Indian attempts to pass resolutions of Pakistani terrorism.

(2) No permanent members have been appointed from Africa resulting in its exclusion

(3) Failure to intervene in Russia-Ukraine conflict showcases limitation of UNSC

(4) UNSC also could not control nuclearization of North Korea resulting in security threats

Reforms are necessary

(1) Increase in permanent council seats to increase representation of world nations

(2) Stronger accountability of permanent partners to curb misuse for personal gains

(3) Adequate enforcements of resolutions Eg Israel-Hamas conflict -> resolution passed but not actual action due to US influence

(4) Cognizance of contemporary activities instead of politicization